Philadelphia Magazine People, Places, News & Views
Q&A

What 25 Years of Teaching Our Kids Has Taught America’s Teacher of the Year Leon Smith

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.


News

The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex

Opinion

A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

Opinion

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

Latest Stories

Camp Out at Thomas Paine Plaza For LGBT Homeless Youth

An evening with Change Philly Today.

News

Comcast and the “Digital Divide”

The FCC might use one to fix the other.

PHOTOS: #GayMenUnite For Cross-Training

Saturday at Unite FItness.

News

Philly’s Recycling Rates Continue to Increase

They’re up 155 percent in six years.

News

Penn State President to Review Freeh Report

“I do not want people to believe that Penn State is hiding something.”

News

Ed Funding Committee to Meet in Philadelphia

Advocacy groups plan to make themselves heard — wanted or not.


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.


News

Bill Cosby’s Silent Treatment

How journalists should handle the hard questions.

News

Vatican Confirms: Pope Will Visit Philly

Chaput: “We will welcome him joyfully with open arms.”

News

Philly Jesus: A Cop Threatened to F*** Me Up

The Lamb of God alleges rough treatment at the hands of the PPD.

ThinkFest 2014 Social Media Roundup

100 essential Thinkfest tweets and instagrams to take you through the day.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Boys and their dogs, red Speedos and red pandas!

Read More About

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

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.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

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.


ThinkFest Video: What Was Your Favorite Idea Today?

Our Instagram collection of top moments.

News

ThinkFest: M. Night and Bhavna Shyamalan on Philanthropy

“What people need more of is human capital.”

News

Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

This week: Birds, nerds, empty words — hey! Polly wants a perfect score!

News

ThinkFest: Alex Rice on the Taney Dragons

“The team was loaded, but a lot of things had to go right for it to happen.”

<< 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 >>