Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Q&A

What 25 Years of Teaching Our Kids Has Taught America’s Teacher of the Year Leon Smith

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.


News

The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex

Opinion

A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

Opinion

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

Latest Stories

News

Which Philly Neighborhoods Have the Most High School Dropouts?

Did you or someone you know enroll in the 9th grade class of a Philadelphia public high school in the Fall of 2006? If so, […]

News

Who’s Behind the Anonymous Anti-Bruce Castor Website?

Republican Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce Castor, who’s gearing up to Primary Tom Corbett, is being attacked by an anonymous new website that claims his fiscal […]

News

Brian Sims to Bob Casey

“Your voice is silent. And I am angry.”

News

How to Score Last-Minute Reservations at Philly’s Most Popular Restaurants

A hip Vietnamese restaurant in Beverly Hills has begun “shaming” guests who no-show for their reservations, by revealing their names on Twitter. Upon consideration, the […]

News

Phillies, Despite Sucking, Are 5th-Most Valuable Team in Baseball

Valuable, of course, is a relative team. On one hand, The Phillies are worth $893,000,000, good for fifth-best in baseball, and tops in the National […]

News

Conversion Therapy Banned in PA?

Anthony Williams says he’ll introduce legislation.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.


News

PA Needs to Help Innocents Put in Prison

Last weekend’s 60 Minutes featured the story of Brian Banks, a former high-school football star who was on his way to almost certain glory in […]

News

Why Is Everyone Buying Gluten-Free Foods When They Don’t Have To?

Math is not my strong suit, but something seems wrong here: A new study tells us that one-third of Americans are cutting back on gluten, […]

News

Former Philly Sportscaster Comes Out as Gay

Amid the never-ending Matt Lauer hatefest, here’s some happier news from the Today show camp. Weekend anchor Jenna Wolfe is pregnant, and has also officially […]

News

Millennials Debate: Which Goosebumps Books Should Inspire New Movie?

Last week, when I read that a Goosebumps movie was in the works, potentially under the direction of Rob Letterman, of Monsters vs. Aliens and […]

News

Ben Revere More Clueless About Cheesesteaks than Thought Possible

New Philly outfielder’s Ben Revere’s first mistake: Ordering a cheesesteak at Chickie’s and Pete’s, of all places. Ben Revere’s second mistake: Ordering a chicken cheesesteak […]

Read More About

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

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.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

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.


News

Jersey Powerball Winner Owes $29,000 in Child Support

Pedro Quezada, the 44 year-old Passaic man who won the $338 million Powerball last weekend, owes $29,000 in child support payments, the Bergen Record reports. […]

News

9 Totally Ridiculous Questions Your Boss Might Ask You

Are you an employee? Is it 2013? Then welcome to the new reality! Because it’s a great time to be an employer. Those in the […]

News

What Gives, Mr. Casey?

Bob Casey mum on gay marriage issue.

News

Philly’s First Arts Charter High School Coming to Center City

As more than two dozen traditional public schools are slated to close this year, at least one spiffy new charter school is poised to open […]

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>