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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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Kathy Griffin On Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, and Fashion Police

Her set at Borgata spilled (some) beans.

News

Bill Would Criminalize Porn on Pa. State Computers

State Rep. Payne recommends a year in jail and a $2,500 fine.

News

The Real Reason Penn’s Tuition Is Going Up Again This Year

Hingston: Hint: There’s no reason for it to go down.

News

The Brief: Why the Teachers’ Endorsement Matters

The PFT is backing Jim Kenney for mayor.

News

Trial Starts for Cops in Federal Case

Six former members of narcotics unit face racketeering charges.

News

Villanova Gets No. 1 Seed in NCAA Field

But Temple was left out.


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

Harrisburg Is Stacking the Deck Against Philly Schools

Mathis: These two stats prove it.

News

Has Chip Kelly Lost His Freakin’ Mind?

Ten burning questions about the mad dash to rebuild the Eagles.

The Death of the Critic

Do the masses really know what the hell they’re talking about?

News

In Defense of the Erin Express

Weymouth: Love ’em or hate ’em, you can’t deny that this crowd is having a good time.

Rollie Massimino Looks Back

Villanova’s former head coach on one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

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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.


News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

The NRA lost face.

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Big Labor Group Unites Behind Jim Kenney

Will Johnny Doc pick our next mayor, after all?

What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

How we celebrated spring-ish.

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The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Beware the Ides of March, yo!

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