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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

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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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Charter School CEO Admits to Stealing From His Charter School

Masai Skief, CEO of Harambee Institute of Sciences and Technology Charter School in Overbrook, has pleaded guilty to stealing $88,000 from the school his father […]

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Terrence Howard Spent Night In Jail for Allegedly Assaulting Flight Attendant

Earlier this week, I uncovered details about a 2005 incident where actor Terrence Howard, who lives in suburban Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after […]

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The New York Times Is Under “Cyber Attack”

Update [4:30]: The Times is back up, with a note that doesn’t say anything about cyber attacks, and everything about a “scheduled maintenance update.” The […]

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Hey, Daryl Metcalfe: Here’s Proof That SEPTA Isn’t Welfare—It’s An Investment

Remember this little gem? Funding for SEPTA and other public transit is “subsidizing a minority of our population’s bus fare, which is just more welfare,” […]

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Jay Z Disses Philly, Crowd Goes Wild

It’s not a huge surprise that the best performance at Citizen’s Bank Park this summer came while the Phillies were out of town. Jay Z […]

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Former Eagles Employees Start Uber-Fantasy Football League

Ever wish Fantasy Football were just a little nerdier? Does your wife think you spend too much time with her? Two former Eagles employees have […]


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.


Listen to Cher and Lady Gaga’s Duet

Rejoice, it leaked!

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Area Man Volunteers For Worst Job in Philadelphia

Meet Manuel McDonnell Smith, a man who just volunteered to defend the least beloved institution in a metro area of 6 million people. Smith will be […]

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Jeopardy! Misspeller a Sore Loser?

It was Kid’s Week on Jeopardy! last week. Thomas Hurley, an eighth grader from Connecticut came in second place after misspelling the word “emancipation” during […]

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Be Afraid, Philly.com Commenters, Be Very Afraid

Troll, Definition E: An anonymous internet commenter who posts hateful, vitriolic messages below respectable news stories. I.E., a Philly.com commenter. But not for long…maybe. Today, […]

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Cronuts Have Officially Invaded the Main Line

Update: See the latest news: Outraged at the mark-up, Swiss Haus is going to stop selling their Swiss “Cro-Cremes” to the Royal Cafe. It was […]

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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.


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There’s Going to Be Another “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks on Saturday

If you can ignore the detour the Joe’s Steaks saga has taken into a PR pissing match, you’ll remember what the whole to-do was about […]

G Philly’s Fall Issue Is On Stands Now

Autumn just got a lot gayer.

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Did Jay Z Really Dedicate “99 Problems” to Charlie Manuel?

Update [9:30 a.m.] Philly.com’s Mike Bertha, who wrote about the show, told me the dedication “definitely didn’t happen.” Philly Mag social media editor Jack Cotter was […]

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What’s In, What’s Out in Boardwalk T-Shirts

Summer is nearing its end. There’s about five weeks left until the solstice, but we all know the unofficial end of summer is what really […]

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