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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.


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!”

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News

Porn Star: Flyers Defenseman Is “Most Annoying Texter”

Lisa Ann calls out Michael Del Zotto.

PHOTOS: Halloween in the Gayborhood

What the gays did Halloween weekend.

News

Taj Workers March on City Hall

Will ask Atlantic City mayor to grant tax breaks to keep casino open.

News

Tom Corbett Is About to Make History

Win or lose, he will defy historical norms.

News

Why I’m Voting for a Republican

Mathis: A grassroots idea to improve Philadelphia politics

News

The Best Social Media from Obama’s Philly Visit

He was on Temple campus Sunday to stump for Tom Wolf.


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

Police: Razor Blade Found in Halloween Candy

It happened in Montgomery County. Really.

News

Northeast Philly Woman Charged with Sexually Exploiting Her Young Daughters

One of them was just 16 months old.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Rainbow kisses, a foursome of furries and Mimi Imfurst meets Kathy Bates.

News

[UPDATE] Report: Frein Confessed

Suspected cop killer arraigned, held without bail. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

News

Outrage Meter: Little Pete’s! UberX Vs. PPA! Christie (Doesn’t) Cancel Halloween!

What had people angriest this week?

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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

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending October 31st

You think Halloween is scary? Wait till Tuesday.

Gay Guide to Halloween in Philly

Rocky Horror Live at Voyeur, Tom Wolf’s big gay pub crawl, and more.

News

Equipment Manager Pulls Snake Prank on Flyers

With a “special Gatorade cooler.”

News

Christie Was Right to Quarantine Hickox, Wrong to Back Down

Freind: Why do U.S. policymakers continue to tap dance around Ebola?

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