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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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Pope’s Philadelphia Schedule Unveiled

He’ll be here in September for the World Meeting of Families.

News

Would Martin Luther King Jr. Be a Conservative?

Mathis: Four reasons he would likely be sneered at by the right were he alive today.

News

More “Black Ice” Possible This Morning

Sunday’s rain and ice was deadly; today’s weather could be similar.

Tom Wolf Names Transgender Woman Physician General

A new role for Dr. Rachel Levine.

News

Roads, Bridges, SEPTA, and Sidewalks Are a Mess

If you must venture outside, use extreme caution.

Wing Bowl: Is It Time to End It?

WIP’s drunken disgrace oozes hot sauce and misogyny.


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.


The Bella Vista Preschool Your Kid Can’t Get Into

For hip young parents, life in Philly couldn’t be better. Then comes preschool.

News

Cold and Loathing in Philadelphia

Weymouth: Welcome to January, when everyone here starts to get stir crazy.

News

How Public Unions Should Respond When Members Screw Up

Joe Schulle defused a delicate situation.

News

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

A lot of things happened this week. But this was the best thing.

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SCOTUS to Rule on Whether Same-Sex Couples Can Marry Nationwide

Then we had a game-changer.

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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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Get Your Roxoff at Voyeur, an art sale at Giovanni’s Room, a Dark and Stormy Masquerade and more.

News

Lyft Planning to Launch in Philadelphia

Move over, Uber. Another ride-hailing service arrives.

News

The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

Are you a newser? Or a loser?

News

Friday City Reads

Clarke’s big City Hall re-org and the racial injustice of tough curfew laws.

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