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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

Phillies Extend Radio Contract

CBS Radio will continue to carry games next season.

News

Suburbanites Are Ripping Philly Off

Marks: My suburban friends and I should be paying more for your great amenities.

News

Trump Plaza Has Officially Closed

Atlantic City now down to eight casinos.

Tie-the-Knot Tuesday: David Devan + David Dubbeldam

The director of Opera Philadelphia shares his marriage story.

News

Wawa Bested in Convenience Rankings

McQuade: Forget Sheetz. Wawa has a new rival: QuikTrip.

BillyPenn.com Adds Second Reporter

Mark Dent has covered Penn State for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.


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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News

Jonathan Papelbon Suspended for Grabbing Crotch

Phillies support the seven-game suspension.

News

Second Candidate to Join Philly Mayor’s Race

Ken Trujillo was the city solicitor under Mayor John Street.

News

Playboy: Penn Is America’s No. 1 Party School

Quakers? More like booty shakers, y’all.

Man Crush Monday: Matthew Ray

He even includes stalking music!

News

Comcast Says You Can Keep Your Tor

Refutes reports the company would cut off users of the privacy-enhancing browser.

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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

John Baer Wrote Today’s Funniest Line About Pennsylvania Politics

On the lessons Gov. Corbett has learned in politics.

News

Ramsey Promises Police Won’t Arrest Pot Users

But Chicago experience shows it’s not that easy.

Gals Fall Fashion for $70 Or Less

Our gay picks that won’t break your piggy bank.

News

(UPDATE) Urban Outfitters Apologizes for Bloody Kent State Shirts

Philly-based company causes outrage — yaaaaaaawn — again.

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