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.
Vision Zero, Philly’s Bold Plan to Eliminate Traffic Deaths, Needs Bolder Action
The city hasn’t been ambitious when it’s mattered.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philadelphia Magazine’s February Issue
Our new issue drops this week with a deep dive into the minds of parenthood-averse millennials.
Best Thing This Week: F@$% Climate Change
We’re gonna get serious about it — just as soon as we get back from the park.
Face Recognition Promises to Speed You Through PHL’s Gates. But Should You Use It?
Critics say there are a number of security and privacy questions surrounding the technology. Here’s what you need to know.
Meet the Owner of Philly’s Coolest New Indie Bookshop in Fishtown
Harriett’s Bookshop owner Jeannine A. Cook describes her store as “if black girl magic were a bookshop.”
Black People Have Spent Centuries in “Service.” They Should Take Off on MLK Day.
The only federal holiday that even obliquely recognizes what this country has done and continues to do to its Black citizens should be a time for us to observe, reflect, and celebrate — not to perform more free labor.
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.
You Need to See Philly Author Lorene Cary’s Play, My General Tubman, at the Arden
It features Underground Railroad icon Harriet Tubman as a time traveler.
Temple’s Online MBA Makes a Less Than Triumphant Return to U.S. News Rankings
What’s the difference between 1st place in 2018 and 88th place in 2020? We dug up the numbers.
What to Expect at This Year’s Women’s March on Philadelphia
For starters, there’s only one event occurring this year.
Citywide Survey Says We Love the Fire Department, Agree to Disagree on the Water
But, boy, do we hate the streets.
Joel Embiid Has a Trash Talk Problem
Looked at objectively, the talented young center’s run-ins with other players are the behavior of a bully and a troll.
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.
Best Thing: Matt Rhule’s New Gig
He may be the new Panthers coach, but he’ll always be an Owl to us.
Inside the New Tiny Wawa: What’s Different From the Fancy Flagship (and What’s the Same)
This location — open Friday and offering free coffee all weekend — will be the first to offer hot pre-made Italian and turkey hoagies.
Jim Kenney Reads Mean Tweets: The Last-Term Edition
The mayor knows he doesn’t have to run again — and his insult arsenal is all the better for it.
