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.
50 Years of Best of Philly: Suburban Life
In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: the Suburbs!
Everything You Need to Know to Thwart Porch Pirates
Here’s how to make sure that package you ordered gets to you.
Philly Today: Jennifer Weiner Puts Justin Timberlake On Blast
Plus, some people want neither Wawa nor Sheetz. Go figure.
Lizzy McAlpine Is Done Playing the TikTok Game
TikTok brought the Lower Merion grad lots of success. But now, she says she’s over it.
Philadelphia Lost More Than 50,000 Residents During the Pandemic
After two consecutive census cycles of celebrated population increases, Philadelphia has lost most of that gain since the onset of the pandemic.
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.
Philly Celebs Tell Us Their Favorite Seats in Town
From a park bench to a sky-high restaurant table to a simple seat on a SEPTA bus, here’s where notable Philadelphians prefer sitting.
The Best Seats in Citizens Bank Park
From where to catch a fly ball to where to come face-to-snout with the Phanatic to where to see into the Phillies dugout, our cheat sheet to CBP
The Best Seats in Philadelphia
120 ways to really experience Philly, from the people who know its secrets.
Where to Sit When You’re Out & About & Around Philadelphia
Where to settle in for a lunch, a movie, a great ride or a good cry
The Best Seats in Fairmount Park
Consider this your bucket list for bumming around East and West Fairmount Park.
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.
Philly Today: Check Out SEPTA’s Sexy New Trolley Design
Plus, prepare to pay more to cross Philly bridges.
Philly Today: Eagles Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow
Here’s what you need to know. Plus, Philly pools open just in time for this dastardly heatwave.
Rue Landau Gets Around Inside City Hall Using a Razor Scooter
Hey, those hallways are really long.
