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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

Opinion

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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PHOTO: Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Plus, info about tonight’s concert.

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Conde Nast: Atlantic City One of World’s Most Unfriendly Cities

Atlantic City may have the cheapest airport in the country and some of the most authentic Vietnamese food around, but it’s also one of the […]

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Jeff Bezos’ WashPo: Algorithms or News

As Calhoun Tubbs would say, “Like to hear it go:” In rides Amazon.com’s Jeff Bezos on a white horse like a knight saving the day. […]

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A Breakdown of the Complete Nutritional Content of Semen

Is the high-protein myth true?

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Sarah Murnaghan, Lung Recipient, Turns 11

Fox 29: Sarah Murnaghan is celebrating a major milestone. She turns 11 years old today! This is a day her family has fought for over […]

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Threat Made Against Philly-Bound Plane

UPDATE: The plane and its 171 passengers were searched, and nothing suspicious was found, according to Newsworks.  A search is now on for the person […]


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 List: Five Recent CNN Fails

Jon Stewart famously called CNN “The Human Centipede of News” and “The Most Busted Name in News” after the channel broke inaccurate information in the […]

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We Have No Idea What to Say About Old City’s Hugging Therapist

Ronnie Polaneczky today brings news of Mirabai Galashan, a 47-year-old Greek woman who is giving out hugs as part of a performance art piece at […]

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Even If Nicole Brewer Doesn’t Love Carol Erickson, Broadway Does

This is totally, totally not an excuse to re-run a link to this video featuring Nicole Brewer and Carol Erickson. Seriously. We’d never try to […]

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Viral SEPTA Panhandling Video Was Scripted. Or Was It? [UPDATED]

Last week, we brought you this awesome College Humor video, shot aboard a SEPTA train: CollegeHumor’s Favorite Funny Videos We’re admittedly a little less enamored […]

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Fire & Ice Donating Portion of Dinner Sales to Delaware Valley Legacy Fund in August

A delicious way to give.

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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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Your Cool Friends Are Going to Saturday’s “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks

The good folks at Scrapple News were kind enough to mention this Saturday’s “Eat In” at Joe’s Steaks, about 3:30 into this video: Just a […]

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Phillies Co-Owner Among State’s Top GOP Donors

Philadelphia Business Journal has released its list of Pennsylvania’s top donors to the Republican Party, and wouldn’t you know it, Phillies co-owner John Middleton ranks […]

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Project To Identify Philly Bike Theft Hot Spots

KYW Newsradio reports on a project to identify the spots in town where you’re most likely to get your bike stolen. Tyler Dahlberg is the […]

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Atlantic City’s Airport Is Cheapest In Country

The United States Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which sounds like a really exciting place to work, recently released its first-quarter report of […]

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