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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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UPDATE: 100th Montco Same-Sex Marriage License Issued

[Update] Nicole and Ginny Perrine-Wilson of Lansdowne received the 100th same-sex marriage license, according to phillyburbs.com: They’ve been together for 15 years, and share a […]

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Ken Trujillo Wants a Shot at the Mayor’s Seat

Former city solicitor to Mayor John Street, Ken Trujillo, wants a shot at running for mayor in 2015, and plans to start his run today […]

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Aaron Carter Is Performing at Princeton, and It Only Cost $65,000

Princeton has approved a $65,000 budget for their fall Lawnparties event, with most of the cost going toward paying brother-of-a-Backstreet-Boy Aaron Carter. Carter, who confirmed […]

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Hot Bods and Porn Stars Abound at the 10th Annual Boys of Summer

We round up all the events

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Philly Law Firms Are Recovering Better than Other Cities’ Law Firms

Everyone’s been hit by the ongoing recession in some way, and our nation’s many law firms are no different. But not Philly’s law offices — […]

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16 Jersey Garage Workers Claim Second Winning Powerball Ticket

A group of 16 workers in a Ocean County, N.J., garage have stepped forward as the owners of one of three winning tickets in Wednesday’s […]


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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Food Stamp Families Now Seeing Less to Eat in PA

Families using food stamps are going to start seeing less food on their tables soon, thanks to the expiration of a 2009 stimulus providing funding […]

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Ask Monica: Women Are the New Men

When Kate Taylor published her article in the New York Times about sex on college campuses it cut right to the loins of men. How […]

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Police Remove Three Children From Feces-Filled Logan Home

Police removed three girls from a Logan neighborhood home that was reportedly filled with feces, trash and other random nasties. Aged 1, 3, and 4, […]

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Chase Utley’s $27 Million Deal Could Be Worth $75 Million

Chase Utley is sticking with the Phillies for the 2014 and 2015 season thanks to a contract that guarantees the star second baseman $27 million. […]

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SEPTA Rolls Out New Regional Rail Schedules Sunday

Following their recent fair hikes, SEPTA is now expanding service on their Regional Rail starting Sunday. Philly.com breaks it down: Additional express trains during the […]

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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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Another Building Collapse, This Time in West Philly

A vacant home scheduled for demolition partially collapsed in West Philly yesterday afternoon; it’s the third in a series of recent building collapses in the […]

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Dozing Camden Cop Pic Prompts Investigation

Crime fighting: There’s no question it’s hard work. In Camden, where the crime rate is more than five times the national average, it’s super hard. […]

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Metro Men’s Clothing Moving to New Location, Having Huge Sale

It’s time to get your shop on.

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Why Can’t Dawn Stensland Get Her Day In Court?

The wheels of justice move insufferably slow in the city of Philadelphia, especially when it comes to the omnipresent, non-violent, low-level crimes that can make […]

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