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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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Philly Hummer Owner Gets Blasted in Anonymous Note from Neighbor

A cautionary tale on Earth Day.

News

Camden Police Chief Wants Officers to Use Violence Less Often

Announces mentoring plan to emphasis “de-escalation” techniques.

Stockton University - Herman Saatkamp
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Stockton University President to Resign

Herman Saatkamp has been president since 2003.

News

No, Ira Einhorn Didn’t Found Earth Day

McQuade: But here’s why everyone continues to think he did.

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Cops: Woman Wakes Up to Find Burglar Taking Roommate’s Clothes

It happened in the Gayborhood.

Art Museum Hottie Identified

Our mystery Man Crush Monday revealed on Good Day Philadelphia.


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

Was the Term “African American” Coined in Philadelphia?

New evidence that the city helped shape English for the modern world.

Honolulu Bishop Condemns Philly Mag Writer

For writing that Jesus would have been nice to gay people.

News

State Rep: It Should Be a Crime to “Taunt” the Police

Fiorillo: The newest bold idea to come out of Harrisburg.

News

FBI: We Gave Flawed Testimony in 6 Pa. Death Row Cases

Part of an ongoing review which affected 29 total trials in the state.

News

City Pol: I’m Just Like the 1965 Selma Civil Rights Protesters

City Commissioner compares her fight to get back on the ballot to Bloody Sunday.

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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.


Empty seats at Citizens Bank Park
News

Phillies on Pace for Lowest Attendance Since the Vet

McQuade: Citizens Bank Park is awful lonely nowadays.

News

Groundbreaking Political Data Site Launches in Philly

It’s called Crowdpac.

Area School Distict Expands Non-Discrimination Policy

To protect transgender students and faculty.

News

Cheap Parking in Philly? There’s an App for That

The ‘Airbnb of parking spots’ just announced an expansion to Philadelphia.

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