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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!”

Latest Stories

Philly Man’s Identity Stolen In Prosthetic Penis Scam

The con artists are selling fake prosthetics.

News

We Want Answers: Theodore Simon

Philadelphia attorney and president-elect of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on Amanda Knox, Ira Einhorn and decriminalizing weed.

News

Another Bad Comcast Customer Service Recording Emerges

Customers are starting to record calls for quality control purposes now.

News

The Long Fall of Philly Newspapers

Document gives inside look at financial decline of Inquirer and Daily News.

Jim McGreevey Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Coming Out

“I can only wish that I had found this path more directly.”

News

Far NE Philly Wawa Robbed by Man With Knife Again

A nearby Wawa was robbed recently, too.


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 State Mulls Reforms to Governing Board

Friday meeting to consider proposals.

News

Husband Arrested in Pennypack Park Murder

Christopher Murray confessed to killing his wife, police say.

News

Philly Has Taney Dragons Fever

Center City team advances to Little League World Series.

News

Report: Philly Has Edge for DNC

Could bring up to $200 million to local economy.

PA Bridal Shop Won’t Sell to Lesbian Couples

“Because it would break God’s law.”

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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.


What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

The Gayborhood’s fiercest posers.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

PA LGBT Wedding Expo, Mama’s House, and more.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz

Haters, raters, home invaders … hey, we get around.

News

OCNJ Vs. OCMD Headline Quiz

Two states. Two OCs. Whose news is whose?

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