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.
Philly Today: Quinta Lands Cosmo Cover, Police Milk Boy in the Box Suspense
Plus, can we just excommunicate Bill Cosby once and for all?
Meet Eliza Hardy Jones, Vocal Coach for the Eagles Christmas Album
An interview with the West Philly woman hired to make the Eagles players sound amazing on A Philly Special Christmas.
Philly Today: The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album Is Officially the Hardest Gift to Find
But before you go spending a laughable $4,200 on eBay (seriously?!), read this.
Philly Influencer Wallo’s Viral Poverty Porn Isn’t the Charitable Flex He Thinks It Is
The Black social media influencer’s latest stunt is more harmful than useful, because socioeconomic hardship shouldn’t be exploited.
Philly Today: Phillies Pole Climber Scores Major Win In Court On, Er, Trumped-Up Charges
Plus, the feds nab fugitive-restaurateur Matt Swartz in West Virginia, will haul his ass back to Philly.
Inside David Adelman’s Plan to Bring the Sixers to Center City
The billionaire developer has big plans to turn the failing Fashion District mall into a glimmering basketball palace.
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.
Philly Today: All I Want for Christmas Is the New Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Album
Seeing Jason Kelce lose it when Jordan Mailata chimes in on “White Christmas” will cure what ails ya.
Philly Today: The Race for Mayor Officially Just Got Nasty
Plus, Quinta Brunson wins a major award and police identify the “Boy in the Box” after more than 60 years.
Philly Today: Eat Chocolate, Win Free Taylor Swift Tickets? Works for Us.
Plus, Philly loves cats more than other cities love cats. And who the hell would vandalize a Christmas tree? The nerve of some people.
Philly Today: Helen Gym Just Resigned
Plus, RIP Milton Street, a truly, uh, unique Philly character.
Philly Today: M. Night Shyamalan Somehow Gets $5 Million Tax Credit All to Himself
Plus, WaPo weighs in on the Krasner mess, Africatown gets $9 million, and, oh yes, did I hear something about the Eagles winning?
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.
Booze-and-Branding Guru Steven Grasse on His Just-Released Book and Whiskey
The irreverent marketing pro talks Brand Mysticism — and throws some shade at Wawa.
Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Your Favorite Mayoral Candidate
There’s a lot that Philly’s mayoral hopefuls can learn from what we witnessed on November 8th.
The Jawn Morgan Interview You’ve Been Waiting For
Santa Claus?! Before Thanksgiving?! Is nothing sacred, Jawn Morgan? We asked. He answered.
Philly Today: AG Shapiro Has Already Received 2,500 Taylor Swift Ticket Complaints
Plus, Quinta gets the Oprah treatment, Bradley Cooper goes for Bullitt and … drone soccer is a thing?
