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.
And they don’t even have the physical passes yet.
“My favorite things in general are the total unexpected moments or the big old mistakes.”
We’re going to award this seller the “#Awkward of the Year” award.
New York City, Los Angeles and Baltimore have also seen recent spikes in crime.
With Kathleen Kane under indictment, speculation turns to her replacement.
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.
See for yourself.
Hite has asked the SRC to close schools on September 24th.
Rolls out “Respect the Train” campaign, Phanatic video game.
Missanelli: Coach’s comments about Riley Cooper show he remains tone deaf about race.
The little army of solar-powered waving Pope statues killed me.
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.
Private cars can drive about in the zone. Yet SEPTA says its buses won’t.
HIngston: Screw AirBnB. There’s still plenty of room in Philly for our September guests.
It serves lesbians, bi women, and transmen.
