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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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BUY THIS: Gayest Coffee Mug Ever?

Watch what happens when hot water is added.

News

TD Bank Renews Interest in Acquiring Citizens Bank

Could lead to massive layoffs.

Hannah Price’s series, City of Brother Love,
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Catcalled Woman Photographs Catcallers

Men seem happy just to have finally gotten a response.

Congenital malformation of the feet. Effects of maternal drugs - thalidomide. Photo courtesy of
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New Lawsuits in PA Court Target Notorious Birth Defect Drug

Thalidomide was thought to not have made it to the U.S. We may have been wrong.

Where to Buy the Best Seafood in Philly

  The Lobster House Cape May | 906 Schellengers Landing Road Commercial fishing boats pull right up to the dock to drop off plump day-boat […]

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School Closure Plan Probably a Council Power Grab

How naive of us to have thought otherwise.


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.


More GOPs Embracing Gay Marriage

Especially those in the 18-29 age range.

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Former Councilwoman “Gussie” Clark dies at 81

Civic polymath’s death comes soon after her colleague Krajewski’s.

Food Lover’s Guide to Sweets

From chocolate and ice cream to gorgeous pastries, Philly’s sweet tooth is strong.

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PSU Should Pay Coach Bill O’Brien Now

He’s saved the program.

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Robert Franco

“North Philly to Gayborhood. Still Fighting.”

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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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Phila.gov in Gizmodo’s Top Municipal Websites

Site “didn’t offend my eyes at all.”

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U.S. Government: Still Shut Down

Both sides attempting to leverage default-fueled market turmoil.

Where to Find the Best Cheese in Philly

Wedge + Fig Old City | 160 N. 3rd Street Misto O’Bleu. A raw-goat’s-milk blue cheese from Misty Creek Dairy in Lancaster. Laying hands on […]

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CBS3: GOP Leaders Want Corbett Out?

That 17 percent approval rating continues to sting.

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