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.
Says school district could lose funds if payments too easy.
The SEXx Interactive Conference, Trixie Mattel comes to Voyeur and more.
Submit your best Philly selfie for a chance to win tickets to the Best of Philly party.
The frontrunners’ records raise questions about their ability to discipline police.
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.
A new study says the answer is yes.
Coard: Why today’s police departments are modern versions of colonial-era slave patrols.
Saltz: Red herring alert.
ActionAIDS, Bebashi-Transition of Hope, and more.
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.
Last year, police in Pa. issued 1,410 tickets.
Playing now at Forrest Theatre.
Mayor on CNN: “That’s insane. People want safe neighborhoods.”
Plus, why is the Johnson/Feibush contest so tense?
