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

Meet Your Mr. Gay Philadelphia 2014 Contestants

Babe alert!

News

Grocery Workers Could Strike Against Acme

Chain has 110 markets across four states.

News

Drexel Study: Most Kids are Sexting

Much to the horror of parents everywhere.

News

Teen Arrested in Video Punching Incident

Man was sucker-punched while waiting for trolley.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Lobstar Bisque

Who the local burlesquer is shaking her tassels at.

News

Council Will Take Final Shot at Pot Decriminalization

But the bill is opposed by Mayor Nutter.


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

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Nazi War Crimes

Never forget.

News

Trouble for Uber in Pennsylvania

A cease-and-desist order being considered by Public Utility Commission.

News

Drew Katz Finalizes IGM Shares Sale to Gerry Lenfest

Katz affirms Lenfest’s leadership of papers in statement.

Philadelphia School District Building
News

Schools Closing Due to Heat

Parents given just minutes to make arrangements.

• Frank Fina, (pictured right, behind Seth Williams) who investigated the case and then moved to the D.A.’s office, used op-ed space to challenge Kane to be more forthcoming on her decision. Why didn’t he use his op-ed space — or any public forum — to make the argument for what charges should’ve been brought, and why?
News

Seth Williams Takes Abandoned Sting to Grand Jury

Will let them decide if charges should be brought in corruption case.

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.


WATCH: Brian Sims Shows His Angry Side

He’s had it up to *here* with Daryl Metcalfe.

News

Bees Swarm Turnpike at King of Prussia

They created quite a buzz.

News

Bring Back Philadelphia’s Boroughs

Smith: Neighborhoods crave more control over services. Why not turn them back into actual municipalities?

News

Appeal Board Cancels “Redskins” Trademark

Because it’s racist!

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>