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.
End of an Era: G Philly Says Farewell
But our incisive coverage of Philly’s LGBTQ community will live on throughout phillymag.com — because LGBTQ news is news, period.
Chesco DA Investigating Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline Project
The district attorney announced the probe on Tuesday.
Somebody Built a Giant Garbage Gritty and Put Your Holiday Card to Shame
We were tired of Gritty gimmicks, but then a Philly artist came up with this.
You’ll Soon See Postcards for Homeless in Center City
The Center City District and Project HOME want you to hand them out.
Meet the Couple Behind Passyunk Avenue’s New Bookstore
A Novel Idea on Passyunk will hold its grand opening on January 4th.
Protesters Are Bringing Holiday Cards to Wolf’s Philly Office
They’re speaking out against the state DOC’s tough new inmate mail policy.
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.
Who Stole Figures From This South Philly Nativity Scene?
Baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph went missing this weekend.
Best Thing This Week: Bringing Amtrak’s Clack-Clack Back
30th Street Station’s iconic signboard may not be doomed after all.
Dear Wawa: Here’s How You Can Be Better
Twelve steps to self-improvement.
The New Wawa Is Now Open
And giving out free coffee all weekend.
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.
31 Fun Facts Every Wawa Nerd Should Know
Vital — and some completely meaningless — facts and figures about Philly’s favorite convenience store.
People Are Still Sending Us Amazing Wawa Theme Song Videos
And yet, no one has submitted their take on “Go, Shorti, it’s your birthday…”
Feminist Writer Rebecca Traister on Politics in Philly
Traister will discuss her book Good and Mad at the Penn Book Center on Saturday.
Marines Testify About the “Antifa Mob” They Say Attacked Them in Philly
“I could have died that day,” one of the Marines told the court on Thursday morning.
