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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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Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyer's Club
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McConaughey and Leto Reinvent the Buddy Movie

Lazor: Why you need to see Dallas Buyers Club right now.

VIDEOS: Joshua Thomas at Tin Angel

This is a singer worth keeping your eyes on.

Native American Group Running Anti-Redskins Ad on Sunday

Hey, the Birds need all the karma they can get.

News

Faith-Healing Couple Plead Guilty to Murder

Northeast Philly couple are going to jail.

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“No One Can Be Switzerland, and I’m on Norcross’s Side”

Inky publisher Bob Hall on the stand.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP

LiCK burlesque celebrates seven years and more gay to-dos.


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.


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Rocky Steps Driver Banned from Art Museum…

…For a few weeks, at least.

News

Lee Daniels to Oprah: “You Suck”

He also told her to shut up.

News

Ballin’ Oates: The Greatest Mixtape Ever?

John and Daryl, meet Kanye and T.I.

News

What Obama Said at David Cohen’s Last Night

Jewish jokes! Obamacare jokes!

PA Gay Marriage Case Could Be Headed to the Supreme Court

Exciting news from Philly Mag news reporter Simon van Zuylen-Wood: This morning, a federal judge in Harrisburg refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging PA’s anti-gay-marriage […]

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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 State of Marriage Equality

Updated infographic shows progress.

News

Flyers Find a Winning Identity

Have you noticed? The Sixers aren’t the only team surprising us in South Philly.

News

PA Gay Marriage Suit Could Be Headed to Supreme Court

Big news today.

Waitress Refused Tip Because of Her Lesbian “Lifestyle”

She got a nasty note instead.

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