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.
Mayor Nutter announces contract agreement with firefighters union.
Council wants mandatory paid leave. Two state senators want to make it impossible.
How Bread & Roses Community Fund helps local LGBT scholars.
Local 159’s president says he’s “concerned” about the field.
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.
Throwing the into an “avalanche of gay programming!”
A social media duel that cuts to the heart of the schools debate.
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.
How does more bureaucracy help?
Mayor Nutter says measures may be needed after Shane Montgomery’s death.
Lawmakers start to take sides after report of grand jury decision.
