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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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Blame Lance for Philly Bike Race Cancellation?

Pro cycling is dead in Philly. Long live cycling in Philly.

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L.A. Cardinal Apologizes For Covering Up Sex Abuse

In a scene no doubt hauntingly familiar to many Philadelphians, Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles on Monday apologized for mishandling sex abuse allegations that […]

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There Oughta Be a Law: King Obama & His Big Inaugural Balls

In this economy, it takes balls to have balls. Even if you only have two. Two official presidential balls took place last night in our […]

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Philly-bred Jill Kelley Finally Speaks Publicly About Petraeus Scandal

Jill Kelley, the Philly-bred Florida socialite who rocketed to infamy during the scandal that knocked David Petraeus from his perch at the top of the […]

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Bob Brady Tries to Save Manayunk Bike Race

Manayunk won’t go down without a fight. Turns out neighborhood leaders love those beer-soaked crowds that show up every year to watch the Philadelphia International […]

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Q&A: Kate Beaver on Her Revealing Hair O’ the Dog Dress

Northern Liberties’ Kate Beaver made quite the splash over the weekend at the Hair O’ the Dog party, where she showed up in this rather, […]


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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Icy Cold, More Snow Expected in Philly

It’s been a mild winter, right up until early Monday evening. And granted, the 1.4 inches of snow that fell on Philadelphia International Airport overnight […]

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The First QOTA of 2013

And more haps this week in gay Philly.

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Graham Spanier Seen Chilling Out Courtside at PSU-Nebraska

Slovakia, it ain’t. But Graham Spanier nonetheless lived it up a bit this weekend, after he was invited by an unnamed benefactor to the Penn […]

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Video: Beyonce Sings National Anthem at Inauguration

A lot happened at the Presidential Inauguration today, but we can all agree that the best video footage to emerge from the festivities was of […]

Good Cause: MANNA’s Soup Deal

A whole new meaning to soul food.

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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.


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Woman’s Body Found Burned in Rittenhouse-Area Basement

Today at 12:30pm, a dog walker found the body of an unidentified woman burned, in the basement of a home on the 1700 block of […]

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Animal News: Cute Beached Whale Found in Longport; Horse Died on Rider in Bucks Co.

Earlier today, I informed you of a cat who tripped a wire and caused a power outage for 100 people. To continue an Inauguration Day […]

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Get to Know Richard Blanco

The nation’s first gay inaugural poet.

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Michael Jackson’s Shoes (Briefly) Stolen From Hair ‘O The Dog

While 1,800 of you were out enjoying the Hair O’ The Dog Saturday night (Philly’s “adult prom”), one sneaky drunkard was stealing an autographed pair […]

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