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.
From Fairmount to the Today Show: The Journey of Sheinelle Jones
The former Good Day Philadelphia personality now co-hosts the fourth hour of the Today show with Jenna Bush Hager — and has a new book out next month.
The Most Quintessentially Philadelphia Sports Moments
From The Hit to The Stepover and beyond, a look back at the most unmistakably Philly moments in sports history.
The Best of the Rest: The Athletes Who Just Missed Our “Most Philly” List
We couldn’t fit everyone in the top 25, but these folks deserve some recognition, too.
Philadelphia Magazine Nominated for Two 2026 National Magazine Awards
The magazine was recognized for its April 2025 feature on the cheesesteak, as well as in the category of general excellence, by the American Society of Magazine Editors.
There Was Only One Choice for Most Philly Athlete of All Time: Allen Iverson
The defiance. The swagger. The resilience. No one embodied Philadelphia more than AI.
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.
The Philadelphia Flower Show, By the Numbers
We break down the data from this year’s show and shows of the past.
How Bobby Clarke and the Broad Street Bullies Became Immortal
The only Flyers teams to win a Stanley Cup defined what Philly grit looked like for a generation.
The Philadelphia School District’s Snow Day Madness
A frustrated SDP parent “fixes” the communication sent from the school district to parents about yesterday’s snow day.
Mahjong Mania: Why the Age-Old Game Has Taken Over Philly
From Old City to the Main Line, mahjong is drawing all ages together for strategic thrills and screen-free connection.
Maiken Scott Is From Germany But Has Horrible Taste in Beer
The host of WHYY’s The Pulse reveals her embarrassing beverage choice and how much weight she can deadlift.
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.
Why Mo’ne Davis Is One of the Most Philly Athletes of All Time
Atop the mound of a sport men have dominated for going on 180 years, she, a Black girl from South Philly, represented a change, something bigger than herself.
Remembering Isaiah Zagar
A longtime friend and admirer reflects on Philly’s one-of-a-kind outsider artist, who died this week.
Charles Barkley’s Philadelphia Black History Month All-Stars: Part 4
A closer look at Black Philadelphians whose ideas, work, and courage left a lasting mark on our city
How to Save Market East (For Real This Time)
The most beleaguered corridor in Center City is due for yet another major makeover.
