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.
Family asks court to take charge of police reform efforts.
Yardley native: “People would throw batteries at Santa Claus” at Flyers games. Not exactly.
Philly tells Comcast what it wants: better service, more support for schools, a la carte channels and more.
Mathis: Three reasons its failed merger may be the first sign that decline is coming.
A contest for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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.
An intriguing redevelopment alternative to subsidies,
The times have changed, and Abraham, it seems, is changing as well.
Recapping today’s SCOTUS session.
Weymouth: From Kate Gosselin to Real World lice, maybe we deserve TLC’s Summer Block Party.
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.
Ashes to ashes, dust to bowchickawowow.
He took his kids out of school to watch him race.
A soundtrack for gender liberation.
Donna Cooper: This shouldn’t be a hard choice.
