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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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Obama’s Community College Plan Would Be a Disaster

A community college instructor explains.

Energy Hub? No Thanks.

Hub day on Citified brought out the opponents.

Philly Out Musician George Alley Covered “Vogue” in 1991

Forget Rihanna, this is adorable.

News

Visit Philly Wins With New Tourism Commercial

Watch “I Am Philadelphia.”

News

Woman Born With One Arm Sues Great Adventure

Park wouldn’t let her ride El Toro — at first.

News

Diaz Runs for Mayor

Joel Mathis live-tweets Nelson Diaz’s campaign launch at Tierra Colombiana.


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.


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Gay Couple to Be Married On Mural Arts Love Train

A first on its final journey ever.

News

71 Pennsylvanians Killed by Flu So Far This Season

63 deaths were of people over the age of 65.

News

Burglars Steal ATM, Flat-Screen TVs from Paddy’s Pub

Things weren’t so sunny the other night.

News

Where and When Will the Phillies Trade Cole Hamels?

It looks likely he’s headed out of town.

News

Obama Wants to Create Comcast’s Competitors

Proposes rules to let municipalities provide competing Internet service.

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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

Kathleen Kane Strikes Defiant Tone in Face of Scandal

Says she’s done nothing wrong: “I’m here to stay.”

Legendary boxer Bernard Hopkins talks to Philadelphia magazine
News

Happy Birthday Bernard Hopkins!

Philly legend turns 50, says “juices flowing” for more top fights.

News

Eric Holder Visits Philly Today

Will talk about policing issues — behind closed doors.

News

Philly’s Unfunded Pension Liabilities: $5.3 Billion

Audit says the state’s cities are $7.7 billion under water.

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