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.
Our tour of the LGBTQ-friendly custom suiting studio.
What exactly have these candidates said about the LGBT community?
What does it mean for pols who want to take down Philly’s dominant Democratic Party?
State plans to sentence criminals based on the crimes they might commit someday.
The average is higher here than in every state but Delaware and New Hampshire.
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.
“Our personal lives are now distinct and separate, and we will be seeing other people, pigs, frogs, et al.”
But Philly’s robotics community is still fighting the good fight.
The outpouring of support for not only Margie Winters, but for LGBT Catholics, period, has created a vacuum that can’t be ignored.
But he’s the same donor who backed Tony Williams, so…
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.
“This Convention provides a unique opportunity for local businesses to showcase their goods, services and expertise on the national stage.”
She’ll face Joe Sestak for the right to challenge Pat Toomey.
Three a.m. incident outside Club Risque left one victim unconscious.
And other Center City scourges that keep Paul Levy up at night.
