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.
Mayor cites “many incidences of showing disrespect to police.”
Philadelphia has more than one election day power lunch spot.
“There are a lot of reasons to look at decriminalization.”
“Her Sweet 16 party should have qualified as a dooty-free zone.”
McQuade: No memes emerged (thankfully!), but there was a lot of good material from the Twittersphere.
Abbe Fletman second LGBT person to win last night.
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.
Primary night didn’t go so well for other LGBT candidates.
Plus, why two incumbent Councilmen lost and Kenyatta Johnson won.
Jeff Fusco was on the scene as the former councilman declared a historic victory.
Two incumbents defeated, but leading vote-getters are hardly insurgents.
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.
Ending a long, ugly battle in Point Breeze.
Jim Kenney Wins in Historic Landslide
The former councilman ran big in neighborhoods across the city. The caveat? Low turnout.
Lynne Abraham was not up for a toke.
Weymouth: New York wants a say. Philly seems to be content with a poop joke.
