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.
Bill that stalled after passing the Senate last year is being reintroduced.
The one-night-only benefit for ActionAIDS
What a new education ranking really means — and what it omits.
Meet Philly’s Unofficial Weather Savior
Robert Drake has become the city’s go-to source for hype-less forecasts.
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.
“We tried to wait until the last possible moment,” he says.
Get ready to binge watch all of these great titles.
How Philly commutes compare to those in 15 other urban areas.
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.
