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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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Homefront: Organic Hardware

Organic Hardware

Cinch an embellished napkin with the right jewelry, and any table can be perfectly set

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Homefront: Gold Rush

Gold Rush

This year, resolve to take care of yourself with this Philly-do-approved 12-step plan

Whether or not you ever really get around to goals like “Learn fluent Cantonese” and “Spend more time with the wife,” commit yourself to this […]

The Good Life: Trendspotting: Adult Birthday Parties

If rented shoes, drinks served in plastic pitchers, urethane balls and neon-lit gutters summon fond memories of birthday parties past — as in, the past […]

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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.

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail the holiest of Hallmark holidays

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail […]

60-Second Critic January 2007

Businesses Starbucks at 18th and Market Streets By Andrew Putz If you’re one of the millions of Americans whose morning routine includes a stop at […]

Pulse: Local Talent: Bruce Graham and Jennifer Childs

“I don’t like plays that have 30 scenes. I like the lights to go up and stay up,” says playwright Bruce Graham. This may explain […]

BOP Spotlight: Custom Workout Program

Custom Workout Program: Optimal Wellness

Thanks to a rumored nasty divorce and a new relationship with Revlon's Ron Perelman, Philly fashion girl Tory Burch is the buzz of Manhattan

Being the new darling of Manhattan café society can be a burden for even the most Eve Harrington of social climbers, but it appears to […]

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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.

Attention, Philly husbands! This Valentine’s Day, buy your wife the right lingerie — and yourself some instant brownie points — with these tips from local experts

1. Think Small Small, independently owned boutiques are designed to give even the most clueless customers personalized attention. So while department stores may seem more […]

From The Editor: January 2007

A month ago, a young black man was shot outside a New York strip club on the morning of his wedding. Sean Bell was unarmed, […]

Eyelash extensions are so last year

Eyelash extensions are so last year A come-hither set of lashes, in our opinion, has everything to do with subtly playing up your natural assets. […]

Off The Cuff: January 2007

A month ago, a young black man was shot outside a New York strip club on the morning of his wedding. Sean Bell was unarmed, […]

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