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.
They think James Ney has had a busy week.
Working to end bigotry and hatred in our community.
Coard: Edward Wesley Robinson Jr. would have turned 97 today.
This time, City Council is weighing a bag tax that could pass.
Incident happened in South Philly; no injuries reported.
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.
Questions about the police commissioner’s commitment to diversity.
Solid performances from a lot of the candidates, no big change in the contest’s dynamic.
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.
