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.
McCalla: How the GOP’s incompetence invites corruption and undermines Philadelphia.
Police say four recent robberies in West Philly appear to be linked.
Local organizations created by and for queer people of color.
DA calls governor’s moratorium “flagrantly unconstitutional.”
Today is the 10th anniversary of their disappearance.
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.
House Speaker says there could be financial consequences for the School District.
Chestnut Hill Academy grad Ibraheim Campbell will work out at the combine soon.
One of the more incredible police surveillance videos in some time.
“The Internet’s dirty secret.”
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.
