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.
After teachers threatened for doing the same thing.
He’ll join Matt Stairs, Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy.
Philly, meet Juan Rodriguez.
10 songs to get you through this last stretch of winter.
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.
Missanelli: It hurts his audience as much as mine when the team shuts out its fans.
Philly Mag’s Candidate Conversations series kicks off Monday with Doug Oliver. Join us.
How a fire turned Locust Medical Center into a destination for curious Philadelphians.
All found on the reworked and invaluable OpenDataPhilly.org
The local queer artist chats with us about acting and his latest project.
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.
McCalla: How the GOP’s incompetence invites corruption and undermines Philadelphia.
Police say four recent robberies in West Philly appear to be linked.
Local organizations created by and for queer people of color.
