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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

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A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum

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Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

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“Snakey” the Snake Found in Swarthmore. Now Please Kill It.

“Snakey” the 7-foot-long Boa Constrictor that escaped his home in Swarthmore nine days ago has been found. Very near to his home in Swarthmore. What […]

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Must-Dos On a Long Fall Weekend in Boston

An ideal urban leaf-peeping destination.

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PHOTO: Giant Corn Maze of Chris Christie’s Face

The corn maze (maize?) at Stony Hill Farms in Chester, NJ: Chris Christie and challenger Barbara Buono, who looks strangely pleased to be next to […]

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Super Serious Academic Study: Cowboys Fans Way Better than Eagles Fans

As rankings about non-quantifiable things go, this one is pretty good. Mike Lewis & Manish Tripathi, professors at Emory, and fans of the Steelers and […]

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Segways to Keep Terrorizing the Sidewalks of Philadelphia

While bikes are ghettoized in their bike lanes, everyone’s least favorite two-wheeled monsters have permission to roam free among the pedestrians, the city has declared. […]

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Philly Needs an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

It’s no secret that, for all its cinematic traditions, from The Philadelphia Story to Rocky to Bradley Cooper jogging while wearing a garbage bag, Philadelphia […]


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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Three of Our Favorite Philly LGBT-Owned Restaurants

What they’re dishing this fall.

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Shore Mayor Taxes Himself Out of Own Home

Egg Harbor Mayor James “Sonny” McCullough says he’s being taxed out of his home by skyrocketing local rates. “It’s more than what I can afford,” said McCullough, whose […]

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Bradley Manning Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

The Wikileaker has been sentenced. Facing up to 90 years, with prosecutors asking for 60, Army Pfc. Manning got a little less. But more than […]

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It’s Time to Let Grandpa Out of Jail

Earlier this month Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Justice Department would institute new sentencing guidelines for defendants in federal cases convicted of non-violent […]

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Donald Trump Gives Chris Christie Some Advice

Donald Trump vs. Chris Christie. This is a feud that needs to happen. It’s starting a little slow: Trump bashed Christie for his relationship with […]

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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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Snooki Free to Film on Shore Again

Just when we thought the Jersey Shore was on the road to recovery… A judge won’t stop the company that brought “Jersey Shore” to MTV […]

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WATCH: 3 Jersey Shore “Song of the Summer” Finalists

A few weeks ago, New Jersey initiated a contest to replace the insufferably catchy “Stronger than the Storm” anthem. (Whoa-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-ohhhh!) Now, we have our finalists. […]

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One of Us: Charlie Manuel Is a True Philadelphian

The day the Phillies announced Charlie Manuel was fired, the photo of him leaving Citizens Bank Park was perfect. Very moving photo of Charlie Manuel […]

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Roy Halladay Is Not Unhappy with Charlie Manuel’s Firing

Amid the lovefest that was last week’s sendoff to Charlie Manuel, at least one Phillies star didn’t seem to be shedding any tears. I’ve exchanged […]

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