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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

Widow to Sharpton: Stay Away

“Reverend Sharpton’s involvement is not needed,” says wife of man shot by police in South Jersey.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Are you a newser? Or a loser?

Baby Hospitalized After Ferret Attack

One-month-old girl suffered severe facial injuries.

News

Kenney: You’ll Know Next Week If I’m Running For Mayor

Finally.

5 Hottest Movie Villains

Ryan Guzman’s performance in The Boy Next Door got our wheels turning …

News

Who Will Sanction the NCAA?

Missanelli: Its actions against Penn State were the last gasp of a dying, irrelevant organization.


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.


Charter CEO: Whiter and Wealthier a “Blatant Misrepresentation”

Says there are good reasons MaST lacks “a perfect demographic profile.”

HRC Releases State Equality Report Card

And Pennsylvania fails miserably.

News

Six Ferraris, Two Rolls-Royces Seized In Doylestown Fraud Case

Seven people arrested in alleged scheme.

News

Photographic Proof: Beach Access Opponents are Wrong

Miller: Providing ample amenities for out-of-towners hasn’t ruined Redondo Beach; it won’t ruin the Jersey Shore.

News

Cohen: Net Neutrality Could Scuttle Time Warner Merger

Comcast Today: Three things we learned from today’s Wall Street Journal story.

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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: ActionAIDS

The nonprofit just opened its West Annex Clinic.

News

Wawa’s New App Offers Free Drinks, Food

Philly’s favorite convenience store takes a leap into the future.

News

Council Members Back Testing “Revolt”

Philly students increasingly opting out of standardized tests.

News

Are Jim Kenney and John Dougherty About to Join Forces?

Morning Briefing: At last, real action in the mayoral race.

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