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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.


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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!”

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Welcome, America, to our Wawa loyalty, enterprising cops and big urban dreams.

News

City Runs Out of Ambulances Almost Every Day

The city was out of medic units twice on Tuesday.

News

Shore 2014: The Best Food and Drink

These are the places worth leaving the beach for.

Gay Philly Instagrams You Must See

The early bird special!

News

Indicted State Sen. Wants Case Moved

She says it should be tried in Philadelphia.

News

Trending Philly Blog: ‘Oh, Hello Window Cat’

Lazor: Jackie Palmer’s chronicle of cats in sun-bathed repose is a Tumblr hit.


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.


Study: STIs and Hookup Apps

Yes, there’s a clear connection between the two.

News

New Jersey Is Not Such an Armpit

Spikol: Everyone please stop harshing the Garden State.

GayFest 2014 Line Up

We have the full agenda.

News

VP Biden in Philly Tomorrow

He’ll be at Independence Hall with the mayor.

News

Rebuilt Parkway Rest Stop Opens in Cape May County

There are restrooms on the Parkway again!

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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.


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Hobby Lobby Case is Bad News for Gays

Religious leaders petition Obama.

News

Report: Sixers in Talks to Acquire Jeremy Lin

Most likely, the team would get him for nothing. Linsanity!

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Feds: Don’t Let Fumo Travel Without Check-In

Government objects to Vince Fumo request.

News

Maybe AC Does Have a Non-Gambling Future

Miller: Finally, some good news for the beleaguered shore town.

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