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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.


News

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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News

9 Unbelievably True Tales of Philadelphia Mayors

Philadelphia has a long, storied history. It also has a long, storied history of weird mayor stories.

Your Eagles Draft Cheat Sheet

How to talk like an expert about this week’s Eagles draft.

News

Is Jim Kenney a True Progressive?

Judging by his recent record, yes. But he wasn’t always.

News

12 Pop-Up Beer Garden Ideas for Summer 2015

Chip Chantry: It’s time to take outdoor social drinking to the next level.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Gov. Wolf ended the food stamps asset test.

Community Leaders Read Names of 5,000 Local AIDS Victims

Photos from the ceremony at LOVE Park.


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.


News

Airport Expansion is Big for Philly Economy

More international visitors and better logistics can have a wide-ranging economic impact.

News

The Phillymag Pop Quiz for the Week

Quacks, hacks, mad attacks—springtime in Philly, friends!

News

Want to Live Longer? Move to Lancaster.

Prospects are poorer in West Philly.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Kaleia Brown sings at L’Etage, Project Prom 2015 at Boxers PHL, a Kill Bill party at Venture Inn and more.

Wolf Says He’ll Veto State Sick Leave Bill

Legislators want to block new Philly’s new worker-friendly law.

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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.


Modern Streets Require a Modern City Government

Complete streets are huge assets to communities, but they’re not easy for a strapped city Streets department to manage.

There Will Be No Equality Forum This Year

It’s suspended to focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Reminders.

News

The Empty-Nester’s Guide To Center City

Marks: 12 essential tips for adjusting to life downtown from someone who’s just done it.

Opinion

Why I Won’t Watch Floyd Mayweather Fight

Francis: How much should we expect of our athletes?

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