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.
This week: Birds, nerds, empty words — hey! Polly wants a perfect score!
“The team was loaded, but a lot of things had to go right for it to happen.”
Stonewall Kickball’s end-of-season shebang, an open bar at Boxers PHL and more.
It would take away revenue from them.
Comcast senior V.P. Karen Buchholz makes the case.
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.
In 15 seconds, no less.
From ThinkFest: “It’s in our DNA, it’s our birthright to be dominant.”
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.
