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The Weekend

Proofs of upcoming Highlights magazine covers in the editorial offices in Honesdale Jan. 14, 2026. The publication began in the town in 1946 as a small operation in and the editorial offices are still there, even as it has grown into one of America's most respected educational magazines for kids.Sam Gellerstein gets a kiss from dog, Mooshy, as girlfriend Sara Sarmiento looks on in their South Philadelphia home on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.Road trip, Bedford, PACitywide Quest: Do you know where to find these Isaiah Zagar mosaics around Philly?
Highlights Magazine has reached millions of kids over 80 years — straight from the PoconosIn a time when many kids are glued to screens, Highlights thrives.

For a certain generation of Americans, Highlights magazine is synonymous with childhood. And though it has devotees across the country, the magazine's home is a few hours away from Philadelphia in the Poconos. Jason Nark went to visit and found out it's just as charming as you remember from when you were a kid.


Also this weekend:

🐢 Bourbon chicken, snapper soup, and cinnamon buns round out some of the best things we ate this week.

🪞 Do you know where these Isaiah Zager mosaics are located in Philly?

🩶 The Phillies' sad dad hat, and other news of the week, as graded in our weekly report card.

⛰️ Experience mountain luxury in Bedford Springs, Pa.