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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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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

It’s our special Penn State Crazy edition!

12 Must-See #GayPhilly Instagrams This Week

Your Friday afternoon guilty pleasure has arrived.

Penn State Students Rally Against Facebook Frat

Organizers call for the suspension of all members of the secret sites.

News

Who Cares About Student Athletes’ Grades?

Missanelli: We just want to see the games.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Y-HEP turns 20 with Spinderella, nymphs come out for an NSFW Dance Party, the HRC Gala Dinner, and more.

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Here’s an Animated GIF of Mayor Nutter Dancing

It’s Friday. It’s snowing. Just click.


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.


New Poll Shows Cities Where the Highest LGBT Populations Live

Philly doesn’t make it in the top ten.

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How Awesome Fest Devolved Into Ugly Lawsuit

Read the gory details.

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Tyfine Hamilton, 15, Arrested for Overbrook Murder

His aunt told CBS3 that he was off his meds.

News

3 Thoughts From the Mini-Riot

Mathis: Protesters tip-toed right up to the line that separates violence from non-violence. Did they cross it?

News

No, It’s Not Time to Abolish Fraternities

Marks: The recent headlines are awful. But the vast majority are great organizations.

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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.


Philanthropy Friday: Garden State Equality

Jersey’s statewide LGBT advocacy group.

Philadelphia book dungeon

The Book Dungeon Isn’t the Real Scandal

Teachers and the district have had “had to focus on keeping the lights on instead of distributing outdated books.”

News

Dems Ditch Council Candidate over Facebook Ravings

Plus, the FOP disses Lynne Abraham.

News

The Bicycle Lobby Has Won, and Philly Will Never Be the Same Again

Bike lanes and Swedish traffic policy have gone mainstream.

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