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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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Is it really a great idea to walk across the Schuylkill River?

This couple survived, but will the next?

9 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Bev’s Bitchfest, Mileyball, Super Bowl parties and more.

News

We Have A Winner in the Bridgegate Scandal: Chris Christie’s Lawyer

Randy Mastro will be paid $650 an hour.

News

There Were Some People Ready for Hillary Last Night

Van Zuylen-Wood: So I showed up at the G Lounge to find out who.

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Interview: Daylin Leach Fights for Medical Marijuana

“Just the word, ‘marijuana,’ causes people to behave irrationally.”

News

Collateral Damage in the Fight Against Sexual Violence

Hingston: At Temple, a clear example of activism gone awry.


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.


Wing Bowl
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120-Pound Molly Schuyler Wins Wing Bowl

Follow along as Dan McQuade experienced the highs and lows of this local tradition.

Resident Shot Video of His House Burning Down

It happened in South Philadelphia last night.

News

Philadelphia Kinda Sorta Knows the Bible

Lots of cities apparently more hell-bound than we are.

News

Union PAC Slapped With City Ethics Fine

Concerned Irish Americans of Philadelphia PAC failed timely disclosure of finances.

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Interview: Can Bill Green Fix Philly’s Schools?

“What’s changed now is my ability to influence the district in providing quality schools.”

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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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Seth Williams, Lynne Abraham Still Feuding

Were Williams’ comments following arrest of J.P. Miranda directed at Abraham? She thinks so.

News

Three Hurt in South Philly Gas Explosion

“Like when a bomb goes off.”

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Live: Coverage of Wing Bowl 22

Follow Dan McQuade into the trenches on Twitter.

Philly Films Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards

Breaking Glass Pictures gets two nods.

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