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.
Let us demand real reforms, not fig leaves.
“It’s the hardest job I have ever tackled in my life.”
Wilmore to Booker: “You get all the weak tea.”
It’s touted as a crime-reduction measure, but questions remain about implementation.
Philadelphia is one of three finalists, along with Columbus and New York.
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.
Mathis: Pessimism guides our best guesses for the year ahead.
Definitely one of our more unusual entries.
Gay erotica at Giovanni’s Room, OurNightOut gets high, Miss Boxed Wine Pageant and more.
Pedro Rivera had moved on to be superintendent of the Lancaster school district.
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.
So far, the former Phillie trails the first-round vote.
Watch “Snapshot.”
Philadelphians remember King’s life by working to improve the community.
“Memorial to the Lost” seeks to remember Philadelphians lost to gun violence.
