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.
Over the River and Through the Woods
How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean?
Philly Today: AG Shapiro Jumps Into Taylor Swift Tickets Fiasco
Plus, Pat Toomey delivers a bunch of Worst-of-Philly Wawa soft pretzels to Ted Cruz… Gisele Fetterman looks divine in a $12 thrift-store dress.
Philly Today: Notorious Restaurateur Matt Swartz Is In Trouble. Again.
Plus, more Krasner drama, more mayoral announcements, more truly important Fetterman news and… the end of the Philly Pops?
Absolutely Hold Larry Krasner Accountable, But Not by Impeaching Him
Jared Solomon: Legislators in Harrisburg are wasting time they should have spent finding real solutions to the city’s increasing gun violence.
Philly Today: Let Us Now Welcome the Migrants Texas Just Sent Us on a Bus
Here’s how you can help the city’s surprise new residents. Plus, big changes for Philly restaurants, and the Larry Krasner impeachment effort marches on.
Philly Today: Allan’s Running, Eagles Refs Stink, Another Loaded Gun at the Airport
And 24 degrees in the forecast? No thanks.
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.
Bird-Watching at the Linc Taught Me: Eagles Fans Aren’t So Bad After All
I’m a Vikings fan who visited for Monday Night Football and made it out alive.
Philly Today: First Look at Broad Street’s Cool New Music Venue, Solar Myth
Plus, election denier Mastriano finally concedes, Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to host the Emmys, and Pink announces huge Philly show.
Angelo Cataldi’s Long Farewell
The firebrand host once slashed-and-burned his way through Philly’s sports landscape. What happened to that machete on his road to retirement?
Philly Today: Can Netflix Just Make the Bonnie Sweeten True Crime Series Already?
Plus, John Fetterman’s wardrobe, control of the state house, and other urgent matters to discuss.
Philly Today: You’d Be Surprised How Many People Show Up at Airports With Loaded Guns
Local rapper Tierra Whack, who was arrested this week after she allegedly brought a loaded gun to the Philadelphia airport, is just one of many.
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.
Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave and Other Midterm Takeaways
The victories of Fetterman, Shapiro, and Davis gave Democrats statewide power they haven’t seen in years.
Philly Today: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah… the Election Ads Are Over
Plus, some insight into the Pennsylvania election results, including which Philly neighborhoods went for Oz and Mastriano.
Philly Today: Officials Remove Secret Surveillance Cameras from Ballot Box Locations
The shenanigans have begun. Here’s what you need to know to get through Election Day.
Here Are the Philadelphia Election Day Problems You Should Most Definitely Report
And one you can probably skip. Plus, who to call when there is a problem.
