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.
Two 17-year-olds and a 20-year-old were killed. Another 17-year-old remains critical.
Martha Graham Cracker celebrates 10 years, plus a Tarantino party and a Mean Girls remake.
Spikol: Don’t worry, Chaka. Philly politicians bounce back from scandals just fine.
Of 10 largest cities, only Phoenix had more fatal police shootings per capita from 2010-2014.
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.
Just like a forlorn Scarlett O’Hara, these ideals are gone with the wind.
What happened and what it means.
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.
There’s a reason why Our Night Out was named our “Best Gay Night Out” for 2015.
Voters will pick three new members of the city’s Harrisburg delegation. It could use some fresh faces.
