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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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The List: 5 Ways Philly’s Changed Since Fumo Went Away

Today is get-out-of-jail day for former State Sen. Vince Fumo. He’s scheduled to spend six months in a halfway house before returning to his Green Street […]

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Enjoy This Early-’90s Northeast Philly Dance Party

This is precisely why Reddit exists: To un-earth stuff like this. From the description: “Highlights and clips from the landmark 90s television dance program “In […]

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Is Terrence Howard a Wife Beater?

Lafayette Hill resident Terrence Howard (co-star of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, due out next week) has been accused of beating his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent, in […]

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When It Comes to College Aid, The Rich Get Richer

Via the Delco Times, The Street reports on a baffling phenomenon: “Sallie Mae has rolled out its annual report on How Americans Pay For College, and […]

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Sam Katz Meets Kickstarter Goal For Emmy-Nominated Doc

With three days to go, onetime mayoral candidate Sam Katz has met his Kickstarter goal of raising $53,000 to continue making his documentary series, Philadelphia: […]

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Duane Morris Makes “Best Law Firms For Women” List

Philadelphia Business Journal reports: “For the second year in a row, Duane Morris was the lone Philadelphia-based representative included in the annual 50 Best Law […]


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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Temple Gay Web Series Scores Emmy Nomination

Congrats to ‘One of the Guys.’

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“Stronger Than The Storm’s” $5 Million Political Payoff

The Asbury Park Press reports: The “Stronger Than The Storm” TV commercials starring Gov. Chris Christie and his family are providing a near $5 million […]

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Delaware Uses Zombies to Promote Pedestrian Safety

NBC reports: The Office of Highway Safety joined forces with DelDOT and Delaware State Police to create the “Don’t Join the Walking Dead” pedestrian campaign. […]

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WATCH: Fox 29 Gets Mooned on Live TV

You’ve got to feel sorry for Fox 29’s Omari Fleming right here… …especially since this video has been bouncing around the country for several days, […]

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Man Changes Genders Then Switches Again, Claims Amnesia Made Him Do It

Read the wild tale.

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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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Riley Cooper Is Back With Eagles

Our colleagues at Birds 24/7 report: Just four days after Riley Cooper was excused from all team activities to seek counseling, he is back. The Eagles announced […]

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Are the Inquirer and Philly.com at War?

City Paper’s Dan Denvir has a report on trouble brewing between the Inquirer and Philly.com, the hybrid website that features a mix of Inky, Daily […]

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Casinos to Problem Gambler Algorithm: No Thanks

Harvard researchers have come up with an algorithm that could identify problem gamblers. But will we see this being used to help gamblers who frequent […]

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Handsome Gay Couple Become First to Marry in Allegheny County

When is it Philly’s turn?

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