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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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New Jersey Sues to Allow Sports Betting

AP reports: Gov. Chris Christie has led the fight to bring sports betting to the state’s struggling casinos and racetracks. But a 1992 federal law […]

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4 Ways To Celebrate the DOMA/Prop 8 Rulings in Philly

How Philly’s getting in on the party.

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New Movie Abut MOVE Bombing Hits Festival Circuit

NPR reports on Let The Fire Burn, a new documentary aobut the infamous MOVE bombing in 1985 that killed 11 people and destroyed 61 homes […]

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WATCH: Questlove’s Interview on The Daily Show

In the meantime, it’s fair to say New York Times book reviewer Dwight Garner enjoyed Questlove’s new memoir,  Mo’ Metta Blues. Garner writes: Mr. Thompson […]

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Mine Detonated Near New Jersey Beach

Skyfox live over Bay Head, NJ where a mine was detonated on the beach. pic.twitter.com/CteX2xVtd3 — FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) June 26, 2013 CBS reports: A […]

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Today’s Rulings Have No Effect on Gay Marriage in Pennsylvania

It’s an old, somewhat tired political joke that Pennsylvania is “Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with Alabama in between.” But with respect to gay marriage, the state […]


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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Bail in Center City Collapse: $1.55 Million

6ABC reports: A judge has ruled that the demolition contractor charged in the deaths of six people buried when a building collapsed in Philadelphia must […]

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Brian Sims On How Today’s SCOTUS Decisions Affect Pennsylvania

What’s next for Pennsylvania?

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15 Ways Philly Out-Portlands Portland

This week the website Houzz has a list of 15 things people can do to make their neighborhoods more communal. And wouldn’t you know it, […]

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Eagles Coach Chip Kelly Sanctioned by NCAA

The NCAA has handed down sanctions against the Oregon football program, the recent fiefdom of now-Eagles coach Chip Kelly. Our sister blog Birds 24/7 brings […]

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Grading the Films of Rick Santorum’s Christian Movie Company

Rick Santorum: attorney, former United States senator from Pennsylvania, presidential candidate, and now … movie mogul. Over the weekend, Rick Santorum announced that he is […]

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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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Twitter Reacts to Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Rulings

As expected, Twitter overflowed with commentary when the Supreme Court issued its gay marriage rulings this morning. A roundup of commentary from Philadelphia and around […]

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Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA, 5-4; Technicality Will Allow Gay Marriage in California

The Supreme Court has struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which let states and the federal government refuse to recognize gay […]

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Court Delivers Landmark Decisions on Prop 8 and DOMA

More on today’s historic happenings.

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WATCH: Gay Marine Proposes to His Marine Boyfriend

A reminder of what we’re fighting for.

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