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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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Another Jersey Town Cracking Down on Baggy Pants?

Wildwood, which banned baggy/saggy pants this summer, has garnered its first copycat: Penns Grove, NJ. “People keep complaining about these folks walking around town, not […]

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PA Man Dresses Up Like Ninja, Tries to Fight Crime, Gets Arrested

Combine slimmed-down police forces with Zimmerman-style vigilantism, throw in a little comic-con, and this is what happens. In an effort to help battle Johnstown’s crime […]

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New York Times Tries to Tell Philly Why Its Schools Are Broken

The Times ran a big piece today trying to break down exactly why Philly schools are so utterly messed up. Players who come out looking […]

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Cancer-Faking Delran Woman Sentenced

Lori Stilley, the Delran woman who faked cancer for money, attention, and psychological issues we’ll probably never understand, was sentenced to 500 hours of community […]

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Here’s How Philly Should Get Rid of Its Worst Cops

What do A-Rod and Jonathan Josey have in common? They’re both still in the game — and neither should be. A-Rod probably needs no introduction: […]

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For Pot Movement, Sanjay Gupta Trumps Eric Holder

The Drug War continued its death rattle this week, loosening further still the iron-fisted grip it’s had on the American psyche since Reefer Madness turned […]


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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The 14 Types of Instagrammers

First things first: I am guilty of nearly every one of these. If you go through my Instagram feed, you will mostly find: shows (cinematic […]

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Is OKCupid a Haven for Scoundrels?

Adding to the already voluminous body of work dedicated to deciphering the strange and wonderful world of online dating comes a new analysis from the […]

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FBI Raids Philly Sheriff’s Office

FBI agents raided the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office at 9:00 a.m. today, serving subpoenas but not making any arrests. The investigation is “focused on unknown real-estate […]

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The Shore Is Best in the Fall

Some not great news out of the South Jersey Shore this week — though that could mean a good deal for you, especially the procrastinators. […]

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Drexel Wants to Kick Bolt, Megabus Off Its Lawn

Long before Kai the Homeless Alleged Murderer was apprehended at the dingy Greyhound Station in Center City, young commuters have preferred Bolt Bus and Megabus […]

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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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Halladay Returns!*

Roy Halladay returned to the mound today for the first time since his (potentially career-killing) shoulder surgery in May. Opponent: Gulf Coast League Pirates. The […]

Why Is Queen Latifah On Equality Forum’s List of LGBT History Month Icons?

This one has us scratching our heads.

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Some Amazing Person Filled in the Trolley Tracks on 11th Street

Bikers of the world rejoice and head over to City Paper, where you’ll find some encouraging news about the scourge of trolley tracks that have […]

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Bald Eagles in PA Apparently Not Endangered Anymore

Newsworks reports:  “The Pennsylvania Game Commission could vote to remove bald eagles from the state’s list of “threatened” species this fall. The commission says Wednesday that its Bureau […]

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