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.
A series of Citified Q&As with the top challengers in the at-large City Council race.
Otterbein: When, why and what for: a brief history of Nutter’s mayoral blue streak.
Plus, the Daily News endorses Jim Kenney for mayor.
Jonathan A. Duecker has been accused by two different women of sexual harassment.
Norman Braman is committing up to $10 million (or more) to Marco Rubio’s campaign
Mathis: America’s Poorest Big City should leave entrepreneurs alone, just this once.
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.
How Philly Doctors Are Saving the World
The weapons to fight global disease are being forged right here.
Of all the trials Richard DeCoatsworth has faced, getting shot was the easiest.
Hope springs eternal in the Northeast.
Pope Francis and Me
Just your average Jewish-girl-falls-for-a-pope kind of love story.
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.
A pro-Tony Williams super group raised an astonishing $7 million this year.
Nellie Oleson at Voyeur, a weekend of SEXx, Back 2 Basics and more.
Seven simple questions about the week that was.
