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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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6 Burning Questions about “Blurred Lines”

If you have at least one functioning ear, you’ve heard Robin Thicke’s inescapable hit “Blurred Lines.” The song just hit nine weeks at No. 1 […]

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Cory Booker Expected to Win Today’s N.J. Senate Primary

Today, in all likelihood, Cory Booker will with the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, then go on to win the seat itself—transforming himself from a […]

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Congrats to “Cholly” on His 1,000th Win as MLB Manager

It’s a lost Phillies season, but manager Charlie Manuel—in all likelihood at his last season at the helm—picked up his 1,000th victory as manager with […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Butler Star Terrence Howard Punched Woman at Pa. Diner

Last week, actor Terrence Howard’s second ex-wife, Michelle Ghent, obtained a restraining order against him after showing up in court with a massive black eye […]

PHOTOS: These Men Were Born to Wear Speedos

BSFW (Barely Safe For Work)

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The List: Five Projects Changing Philly For the Better, Schuylkill Boardwalk Edition

The Schuylkill River will be getting a boardwalk added next year, but what works are also giving Philadelphia a much-needed cultural face-lift? Read on for […]


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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Bucks Wrestling Coach Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Hatboro-Horsham Patch: Thomas Scott Porter was arrested and charged with two felony counts of disseminating photo/film of child sex acts; 10 felony counts of child […]

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(UPDATED) Here Is Why Police Don’t Always Go Where The Crime Is

[Updated: 2:22 pm] From the “ask a silly question” department… When we posted this story this morning, we asked what we thought was a sensible […]

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Gayborhood Lesbian Bar Sisters Closes

The end of an era.

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Philly’s Kevin Hart Only Makes About Half a Shaq

Philly-bred comedian Kevin Hart (who is about 5’4″) posted this picture of himself with basketball giant Shaquille O’Neal over the weekend:

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Temple Owls Will Have Real Owl on Sidelines This Season

Yahoo! News reports: Temple introduced Stella the Owl to coach Matt Rhule and about 300 season ticket holders at Saturday’s practice. Stella is a 3-year-old great horned […]

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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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Curt Schilling Had a Heart Attack in 2011

Curt Schilling, who was a member of the Phillies long before that “bloody sock” nonsense, said in a weekend interview he had a heart attack […]

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PHOTOS: Sexy Gay Sailors Take Over the Moshulu

Images from the Boys of Summer boat party.

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Fired “Sexy Single” Cop Rejoins Force

Daily News (paywall) Jonathan Josey is getting back his badge. The veteran Philadelphia police lieutenant, who was fired last fall after he was caught on […]

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M. Night Shyamalan: The Latest School Reform Expert

Having conquered the film world so decisively, movie maker M. Night Shyamalan, who resides on the Main Line, is about to release a book called […]

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