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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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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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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. […]


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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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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Why Does Marijuana Heal in Colorado but Kill in Texas?

In Colorado this week, parents Matt and Paige Figi are finding relief in cannabis for the perpetual seizures their daughter, Charlotte, 6, has been suffering […]

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Bicyclist Hits Pedestrian, Gets Arrested in South Philly

Somewhere in Philadelphia, Stu Bykofsky is saying, “I told you so.” Around 9 p.m. last night, a drunken bicyclist smashed into a female pedestrian at […]

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Good and Bad in Matt Damon�s Elysium

It is 2154. Due to overpopulation and pollution, the world’s wealthiest and most powerful have abandoned Earth for a utopian society aboard the space station […]

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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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Normally, I Eat at Joe’s

There are few labels that signify normalcy more than the name “Joe.” Joe College. Joe Cool. A good Joe. There’s something cheerful, upbeat and even […]

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The Day I Went to See Mr. Fumo

Three years after graduating from college with a marginally salable degree in sociology and the illusion that any day my band was going to break […]

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5 Terrible Philly Sports Contracts

With Chase Utley close to signing an extension for the Phillies, a contract for two years and — wait for it — $27 million, many […]

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Two Philly LGBT-Serving Orgs Score Big Grants to Fund Public Health Initiatives

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