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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

Penn’s Endowment: $9.6 Billion

That’s a $1.8 billion increase from the previous year.

News

Lobbyist Accused of Sexual Assault

Suspect A.J. Marsico is husband of 6ABC reporter Annie McCormick.

News

Wolf Leads Corbett in the Money Race, Too

Has a $1.5 million cash advantage heading into final weeks of race.

News

House to Vote on Cig Tax Today. (Really.)

If approved, the tax could raise $49 million for Philly schools.

News

Are We Really Ready to Boot the SRC?

Mathis: Three questions before we vote to dissolve.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

White men behaving badly, and a dubious distinction for Penn.


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

Giroux Hurt 15 Minutes into First Flyers Practice

Not a good start to the season.

Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf Weighs in on Center City Gay-Bashing

Calls for stricter hate-crime laws.

News

Kentucky Derby Winner Racing in Bensalem

California Chrome runs in the Pennsylvania Derby.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Revel Bidder Wants to Put a University Next to the Casino

It would be ‘for geniuses.’

Who and What to See at qFLIX 2014

Top picks at Philly’s new LGBTQ film festival.

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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 Outrage Meter: Gay Bashing, Papelbon, Wawa

Here’s what had people upset.

Brian Sims Organizes Public Rally in Support of Gay-Bashing Victims

And to call attention to PA’s LGBT-lacking hate-crime legislation.

News

Christie on Writer: ‘He’s Not a Journalist’

‘He’s a hack,’ Christie says of David Sirota.

News

Is This the NFL’s Next Commissioner?

Mendte: Time for the league to make a bold move and hire a woman.

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