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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

Opinion

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

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Pierre Robert Picks the Top 5 Philly Stadium Concerts

This week, tens of thousands of people flocked to Citizens Bank Park for the Jay Z/Justin Timberlake concert, the final stadium show of Philadelphia’s summer […]

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That Was Fast: Say Goodbye to Cronuts on the Main Line

Earlier today, we brought you the news that the Royal Cafe in Wayne was selling “cro-nuts” for $10 that they had purchased from the Swiss […]

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PHOTO: Every Living PA Governor in One Room

All living PA Governors at Governor Scranton’s memorial service today pic.twitter.com/BvIZslERPO — Mike DeVanney (@mikedevanney) August 14, 2013 We tried to get you one of […]

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“Real Housewives of Jersey” Stars Plead…

Oh, the drama! I’m so glad they pleaded not guilty. (To federal tax charges that could send Joe and Theresa Giudice to prison for years.) […]

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At Large: A 7-Foot Boa in Swarthmore

Swarthmore police have warned you, Swarthmorians: A seven-foot boa is on the loose after it escaped its home on the 300 block of Park Avenue. […]

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WATCH: Short Film on Wilt Chamberlain’s Weird First Job

ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series has released a short film on Wilt Chamberlain’s first job, as a bellhop at Kutsher’s Country Club, a Jewish […]


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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Fancy-Pants New Liquor Store Opens in Center City

Center City dwellers and workers now have a fancy-pants new place to buy their high-end hooch with the opening of the 7,700-square-foot Fine Wine & […]

THIS WEEK AT GAYFEST: One-Night Stands, Apocalyptic Love Affairs and More

A full lineup.

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YUM: Marcie Turney Debuts Budino Frozen Pops

It’s an orgasm on a stick, y’all.

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MSNBC Map Misses Scranton By 100 Miles

More proof that those damn MSNBC liberals are out-of-touch with working-class America. This map, displayed during yesterday’s Martin Bashir Live show, purportedly represented President Obama’s […]

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Charter School CEO Admits to Stealing From His Charter School

Masai Skief, CEO of Harambee Institute of Sciences and Technology Charter School in Overbrook, has pleaded guilty to stealing $88,000 from the school his father […]

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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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Terrence Howard Spent Night In Jail for Allegedly Assaulting Flight Attendant

Earlier this week, I uncovered details about a 2005 incident where actor Terrence Howard, who lives in suburban Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after […]

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The New York Times Is Under “Cyber Attack”

Update [4:30]: The Times is back up, with a note that doesn’t say anything about cyber attacks, and everything about a “scheduled maintenance update.” The […]

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Hey, Daryl Metcalfe: Here’s Proof That SEPTA Isn’t Welfare—It’s An Investment

Remember this little gem? Funding for SEPTA and other public transit is “subsidizing a minority of our population’s bus fare, which is just more welfare,” […]

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Jay Z Disses Philly, Crowd Goes Wild

It’s not a huge surprise that the best performance at Citizen’s Bank Park this summer came while the Phillies were out of town. Jay Z […]

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