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.
Brian “Box” Brown Returns With Two New Graphic Novels
One’s a dark and funny dystopia, the other’s a biography of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.
Angela Duckworth on Her New Book, Grit, Controversy, and Parenting in a Digital Age
The Penn professor and bestselling author just released her latest book, Situated.
You Landed the Job. Now Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Paycheck.
A bigger paycheck can open up new possibilities. Here’s how to balance spending, saving and investing without letting lifestyle inflation take over.
Netanyahu: The Philadelphia Years
How four years in 1960s Elkins Park shaped one of the world’s most controversial figures
Q&A: The Creative CEO Behind This Year’s Massive Fringe Festival
Nell Bang-Jensen says down with censorship, up with experimental Belgians and South Philly grandmas.
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.
Coatesville’s Hiller Brothers Are Two of the Best High School Athletes in America
Max is headed to Florida as one of the country’s top football recruits. Colton is the third-ranked junior basketball player in America. And they did it all without leaving home.
What the Hell Happened to World Cafe Live?
Inside the spectacular unraveling of a beloved Philly institution.
Here’s What Being an Eagles Fan Will Cost You This Season
And how LeBron James might actually make it more affordable to go to the Linc.
The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 8
Test your Philly history knowledge with our Semiquincentennial Quiz. This month: World War I.
The Phils Honored Rochelle Bilal?
The city’s scandal-ridden sheriff proves again that she can survive any controversy. But is she really who we want to hold up as a hero?
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.
Our Favorite Moments From the 2026 Best of Philly Party
We gathered this year’s winners, some of Philly’s most interesting people, plenty of incredible food and drinks, and more for one unforgettable night.
Econ 101 Tells Us How to Make Philly Better
What can we do to increase demand for Philadelphia?
Finally, Philly’s Bad Behavior Gets a Museum Unto Itself
The Museum of the Philadelphian, which will showcase our penchant for booing, throwing objects, and killing robots, opens in September.
