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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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Donovan McNabb: “I Never Threw Up in the Super Bowl”

Continuing his retirement tour of the Philly press, Donovan McNabb also chatted with PhillyMag for its September issue. As you can imagine, a lot of […]

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First Lesbian Couple Marries in Montgomery County

Gay wedding bells in Pennsylvania!

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Donovan McNabb Looks Back

“When I got drafted, I was a block over,” a wistful Donovan McNabb says from a conference room at the Marriott Marquis overlooking Times Square. […]

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WATCH: Aubrey Plaza In Trailer For Fake Daria Movie We’d Probably Really Watch

Wilmington homegirl Aubrey Plaza seems to be riding a moment right now—too bad it won’t include an actual full-length Daria feature film. But we can […]

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McNabb on Philly Fans: “The Wins Didn’t Become Enough”

The Daily News’ Paul Domowitch is previewing his big interview (paywall) with Donovan McNabb, who will be treated to a retirement ceremony at halftime of the […]

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Philadelphia Will Remain A Hub, But US Airways Dropping London Route

Sky Talk says US Airways is offering to give up a London-Philly flight in exchange for European Union approval of its merger with American Airlines. […]


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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Royal Baby Name: “George Alexander Louis”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that they have named their son George Alexander Louis. — Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) July 24, […]

Best of QFest Awards Announced

Start filling your Netflix queue.

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Taylor Swift Leaves $500 Tip In Italian Market

What do you tip when you go out to dinner? If you’re like some of my relatives (who shall remain nameless), you tip 10 to […]

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Judge: Borgata Can Enforce “No Fatties” Rule

6ABC: An Atlantic City casino can control how much weight that its cocktail servers gain. Twenty-two servers, known as “Borgata Babes,” objected to the policy. […]

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Gilberton Police Chief Thinks You F—ing Lib—-s Should Take It in The A–

Say, this guy is a police chief, the man responsible for the safety—and civil rights—of the citizens of Gilberton, Pa. (Before you ask: So NSFW.): […]

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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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Why Does College Cost So Much?

Congress will predictably pat itself on the back once it’s able to put the student loan interest rate Humpty Dumpty back together again. The White […]

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Lesbian Couple is Married in MontCo [UPDATED]

[Update: 11:57 am] AP reports Pennsylvania’s first gay marriage has taken place: Two women have been married in a religious ceremony near Philadelphia after getting […]

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Philly Insider Arthur Makadon Dead at 70

The Inquirer (paywall) reports: Arthur Makadon, 70, one of the most influential figures in Philadelphia’s legal and political realms for the past three decades, died […]

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Chuck Klosterman Coming to Philly to Discuss Villains

Imagine this: James Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, Kobe Bryant and Taylor Swift are sitting around a pool on a steaming summer’s day, tossing back some beers […]

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