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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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Dear Willie Brown: Don’t Mess Up the Election

If there’s going to be a SEPTA strike, wait until after next Tuesday

News

Joan Orie Melvin Apologizes to Former Court Colleagues

A court-ordered apology isn’t always real sincere.

Meet Philly’s All-Male Shakespeare Troupe

The Bard would be proud.

News

PPA Releases Impounded UberX Cars

Buy says it will impound more.

News

Top 10 Pa. Careers Damaged by the Sandusky Scandal

The fallout continues.

Michael Solomonov and Marc Vetri on Being a Celebrity Chef in Philadelphia

[Sitting in Vetri’s recently renovated upstairs private dining room] Michael: Wow, look at this. I used to sleep on a cot in that corner. Marc: […]


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

Penn Leads Pa. in New Global University Rankings

State has a half-dozen entries in the Top 500.

News

The PPA Is Right About UberX

Marks: The service seems to be operating outside the law. But here’s why Uber will, and should, win this fight.

News

WATCH: Jon Stewart Mock Chris Christie’s Handling of Ebola

Wonders why Christie has to be a (jerk) about everything.

News

Poll Puts Wolf Ahead of Corbett by 13 Points

Narrower than previous polls, but far from tight.

Passional Boutique Now Offering Transgender Fashions

A team-up with Suddenly Fem.

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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.


News

Tom Corbett Wins With New Halloween Ad

But can it save him from the horror of defeat?

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: Lianne and Carmina

Meet our married couple of the week.

News

Abraham Confirms Run for Mayor

Former D.A. makes it official.

Take the Philly Mag Pot Poll

Decriminalization? Medical? Full legalization? We want to hear your thoughts.

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