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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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Four Reasons Philadelphia Isn’t Detroit

That didn’t take long. I’d barely just heard the news Thursday afternoon that Detroit had declared bankruptcy — the biggest municipal bankruptcy in American history — […]

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WATCH: SEPTA Video of Market Street Building Collapse

The Inquirer reports: “A compelling video of the Market Street building collapse was captured by a camera on a SEPTA Route 31 bus traveling east […]

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Testimony: Philadelphia Demolition Industry a Self-Policed “Open Field”

The demolition industry in Philadelphia is an “open field” of contractors, some good but some sloppy, overseen by a system of self-policing, according to expert […]

BUY THESE: Summer’s Best LGBT-Empowering Tanks and Tees

Tee it up.

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Pitt, Penn State Are Nation’s Most Expensive Public Universities

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports: In the battle for first place, there’s one competition neither University of Pittsburgh nor Penn State University is eager to win: […]

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Philly Zoo Giraffe, Abigail, Celebrates Third Birthday

CBS Philly reports: Despite the sweltering heat, a crowd gathered to help one of the Philadelphia Zoo’s animals celebrate her birthday on Thursday. Abigail, the […]


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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Always Sunny’s Charlie Day Talks Battling Monsters in Pacific Rim

Technically, Charlie Day isn’t a Philadelphian—he just plays one on TV. But that’s close enough for us to follow his career in the movies, where […]

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Hey Look Everybody! Good Economic News For Philadelphia! (Except for the Obamacare Part)

Bloomberg reports: Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region expanded more than forecast in July, the latest sign of an improving outlook for the industry after a […]

READ: 3 Short Stories Highlight Triumphs and Struggles for Local LGBTQ Millennials

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Report: Sandusky Victims to Get $60 Million From Penn State

Philly Business Journal: Victims of Jerry Sandusky‘s sexual abuse will receive a $60 million settlement from Penn State, according to The Legal Intelligencer. The settlement encompasses most […]

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ESPN’s Ashley Fox Recalls Sexism in the Eagles Locker Room

ESPN this week ran Let Them Wear Towels, a documentary about the challenges that faced the first generation of women sports reporters and the sexism […]

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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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WATCH: (Stuff) South Philly Girls Say

Well. This really isn’t safe for work. And it missed the whole “Shit (Group of People) Say” video phenomenon by about a year. But. Still […]

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Pot Protest at Liberty Bell Could Last For Weeks, Assuming Protesters Don’t Wander Off in Search of Cheetos

The Daily Chronic reports: After six successful rallies, The Panic Hour and Philly NORML, joint organizers of the event, will return to Independence National Historic Park, […]

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Suit Challenges Philly Drug Unit, “Stop and Frisk”

Via Philadelinquency, a Philadelphia man named Frederick George has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia—including D.A. Seth Williams, Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, […]

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TREND: Naked Girlfriend Photo Parties?

There are reports in the media that something called a “special event boudoir photography party” is a growing trend in the U.S., with some photographers […]

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