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.
“Memorial to the Lost” seeks to remember Philadelphians lost to gun violence.
Taking place in venues across town.
The best charters are whiter and wealthier than district schools
He’ll be here in September for the World Meeting of Families.
Mathis: Four reasons he would likely be sneered at by the right were he alive today.
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.
Sunday’s rain and ice was deadly; today’s weather could be similar.
A new role for Dr. Rachel Levine.
If you must venture outside, use extreme caution.
WIP’s drunken disgrace oozes hot sauce and misogyny.
For hip young parents, life in Philly couldn’t be better. Then comes preschool.
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.
Weymouth: Welcome to January, when everyone here starts to get stir crazy.
Joe Schulle defused a delicate situation.
A lot of things happened this week. But this was the best thing.
Then we had a game-changer.
