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

Nerlens Noel Hit with Child Support Lawsuit

Reportedly supported baby three months before cutting off cash.

News

HOF Hitter Tony Gwynn Dies; Son Is on Phillies

Gwynn loses long battle with cancer.

Obama to Sign Executive Order Extending LGBT Workplace Protections

Big news for LGBT government employees.

News

Summer’s On! Pools Open Friday

Temps rise, school’s out. You know what that means.

News

Delco Lawyer Files That Led Zeppelin Suit

Francis Alexander Malofiy even wrote it using Led Zeppelin fonts.

Woman Arrested, Beat By Cop for Standing Up to Anti-Gay Activists at Pittsburgh Pride

See the video.


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

Drunk Man Punches Lifeguards Who Saved Him

“He was clearly under the influence.”

PHOTOS: The Legendary Crystal Ball

A showcase of Philly’s house/ballroom communities.

News

Phillies Pitcher Hits 101 MPH on Radar Gun

Phils prospect could be closer of the future.

Construction Theme Park is Open in Jersey

Diggerland USA finally arrives.

News

Do You Miss White Bread, Too?

Hingston: The staff of life was banished by science. Maybe science can bring it back.

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

Cockfighting Ring Busted in Kensington

18 live roosters are seized.

Square One Coffee Opens in the Gayborhood

Photos of the new cafe in the John C. Anderson Apt. building.

News

VIDEO: Man Punched at Trolley Stop

Random attack revives fears of “knockout game.”

News

My Son Is Getting a Great Education in Philly Public Schools

Mathis: The bad news? There’s still a much bigger battle to be fought.

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>