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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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Philly Archdiocese Sponsoring “March for Marriage” in D.C.

Archbishop Chaput urges parishioners to join bus fleet for national rally.

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The Not-Quite SEPTA Strike: What They’re Saying

Workers had barely walked out before President Obama ordered them back.

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Obama Orders SEPTA Strikers Back to Work

All Regional Rail lines will be operational on Sunday.

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News

UPDATE: SEPTA Regional Rail Is on Strike

Contingency plans have kicked in.

News

Flash Flood Watch Through Late Tonight in Philly, Surrounding Counties, Tri-State Area

National Weather Service with a drive-time warning into the evening.

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

Silk shirt man, boys in dresses, and the gayest Disney characters you’ll ever meet.


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.


PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton at the Free Library

She was there today to sign copies of her new book.

News

Penn Cops Increasing Patrols After Uptick in Bike Thefts

As usual, there is an increase of bike thefts at Penn.

News

Muslim Man Sues Whole Foods Over Prayers at Work

“This is not a mosque,” he was allegedly told.

News

Pilot Error May Have Contributed to Katz Crash

The NTSB issues its first report.

Gay Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Saint Harridan Pop-Up, Thank Goddess It’s OMG comes to an end, the Legendary Crystal Ball and more.

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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 Quiz: Corbett, Christie, Ridge, Pope Francis

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending June 13th

Seven days of politics, religion and really haute cuisine.

News

Gunman Steals Two Guns from Man Outside Gun Range

Lots of guns.

News

Mathis Trolls Media with Fake $64K Receipt

An Eagles offensive lineman has fun with the media.

News

Feds: Social Worker Sold IDs of Foster Kids to Tax Prep Company

So they could be falsely claimed as dependents.

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