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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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Okafor Voted to All-Rookie First Team

Jahlil Okafor has been nominated to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team, joining Karl-Anthony Towns, Kristaps Porzingis, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic.

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Reynolds Brown: My Container Tax Is Less Regressive Than Kenney’s Soda Tax

Her proposal could make it harder for the mayor to get his budget passed.

Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

From left: Kevin Harrigan, Kathryn Knott and Philip Williams. The victims of the September 2014 gay-bashing assault in Center City are taking their attackers to […]

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WATCH: The New Crum Creek Viaduct Goes Up in Fast Forward

You can rewind and replay SEPTA’s live webcam feeds from the construction site.

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17 Things You Might Not Know (or Were Trying to Forget) About John Bolaris

Hingston: He’ll be on American Greed tonight.

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The Incredible Political Insurgency of Chris Rabb

Philly Mag talked to Rabb about how he defeated one of Philly’s most powerful political machines in April’s election.


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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Gay-Bashing Victims Sue Attackers for Assault and Battery

Fiorillo: We’re just surprised it took so long.

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How to Get A Vacant House Knocked Down: Turkey Vultures

L&I has set a precedent, we think.

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Inside the Seriously Exhilarating Black Comic Book Scene

Vourvoulias: Why the vibrant scene around comic creators of color is converging on Philly this week.

The Best LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Coming up: beard appreciation, dance-floor charities, and adult-themed fantasias.

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Kings Pick Owed to Sixers Now Unprotected

After the results of Tuesday night’s lottery, the Kings are now locked into owing the Sixers an unprotected 2019 first round pick.

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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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Rendell: Sorry About that “Ugly Women” Comment

Reporters were waiting for him at the train station yesterday.

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76ers Summer League Dates Set

The NBA released information on the Utah Jazz and Las Vegas summer league. The Sixers will compete in both this summer.

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Philly Couple Debuts Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Candy

The slogan: “Something sweet for the bitter season.”

Philadelphia Magazine Editor Announces Two Hires

Fabiola Cineas and Claire Sasko will join the Phillymag.com news team.

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