People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After a quarter century at Haverford High, 2026’s National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith shares what he’s learned about connection, critical thinking, and helping young people see what they’re capable of.
The class action suit is in federal court.
A $1.5 million grant from the William Penn Foundation will put a bunch of new stalls near parks and the riverfronts.
Photos from the interactive memorial.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Philly-area youth said to be inspired by ISIS, but plans were “aspirational.”
Over 50 of Casarez’s friends and family members have already assisted in the painting of the project.
Construction site at 13th and Chancellor is ablaze; surrounding streets closed.
Women and minorities are underrepresented in the city’s top-paying positions.
The Republican incumbent remains unopposed in his own party, sights set on general election.
Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.
We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.
“Thank-you to President Vladimir Putin for reaching out and speaking via telephone with me today.”
Aretha Franklin, The Fray will also perform.
Jim Kenney, the likely next mayor, says he’d “welcome all seeking safe home to our city.”
