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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

Is Kobe Bryant the Worst Person in the World?

The superstar from Lower Merion is a real bully.

The Best Hair Stylists in Philadelphia

No matter what kind of hair you have or look you want, we’ve got the stylist for you.

The Best Men’s Haircuts in Philadelphia

The Philly guy’s guide to modern hair — with pictures!

How Stephen Klasko Intends to Fix Health Care

Hint: It starts with rebranding a train station.

News

Who’s Responsible for These Die-Ins?

A Philly activist group is getting noticed in a big way. But are POWER’s tactics turning off potential supporters?

Home for the Holidays

Why do I stuff my family into a minivan every Christmas Eve?


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

The Best Thing That Happened This Week

Governor-elect Tom Wolf didn’t throw a party.

Local Drag Queens Break Guinness World Record

Last night at the Trocadero.

What the Gays Did On Instagram This Week

Nailing Solange’s wedding pose, meeting Andy Cohen and more.

News

Fattah Jr. Will Represent Himself at Tax Trial

A judge urged him not to, however.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

LGBT Night at Nutcracker Market, Night of 100 Queens, gay ice skating and more.

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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 Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week

What we’re bear-ly putting up with this week.

News

N.A. Poe’s Splendor in the Grass

The weed activist’s probation goes up in smoke.

News

PennDOT to Replace 7 Bridges Over Vine Street Expressway

They’ll spend $65 million to do it.

ABC Family Orders Reality Show About Transgender Parent

Like a real-life version of Transparent.

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