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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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These Are the Victims of the Building Collapse

Six people died in the building collapse that occurred yesterday on Market Street. All were reportedly in the Salvation Army building that was destroyed. Three […]

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Sister of Jersey’s Newest Senator Recently Got Kicked Out of a Springsteen Show

New Jersey, as of today, has a new Senator. His name if Jeff Chiesa. Surely there will be more information to report about his work […]

How to Get First Dibs On the Goods at This Year’s Art For the Cash Poor

Heads up, bargain hunters.

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Building Trades Blame Building Collapse on Shoddy Non-Union Labor

Pat Gillespie, the head of the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, says that his unions had been alerting the city’s L&I department about shoddy demolition […]

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Corbett to Sign Bill Restricting Abortion Rights Under Obamacare

Starting next year under the Affordable Care Act, Pennsylvania residents can use federally-run “exchanges” to shop for health insurance plans. The marketplaces will make comparative […]

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Christie Appoints Successor to Lautenberg

After all the debate about whether and when Chris Christie would hold a special election for a U.S. Senator to replace the late Frank Lautenberg, […]


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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Bernard Hopkins Wants You to Call Him “The Alien” Now

48-year-old North Philly product Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history, has decided to retire … his nickname. Shedding his longtime tag “The […]

What Straight Guys Really Think About Gay Guys

One dude finds the answers.

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John Bolaris Does Not Like it When You Say His Daughter Looks Like an Anteater

Former meteorologist and feud enthusiast John Bolaris, who may or may not be decamping for New York City, has gotten into another instant-classic spat. This […]

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L&I Evacuated and Shut Down New Gayborhood Bar Rosewood Last Night

May be tied to building collapse.

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Map: Only in Philly Do People Actually Say “Hoagie”

Everybody knows Philadelphians say things pretty…well, differently. Here’s a map created by North Carolina State grad student Joshua Katz that proves it. The blue parts? “Hoagie.” The […]

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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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L&I Shuts Down Center City Bar With Connections to Building Collapse

On Wednesday night, as the frantic search for survivors in the 22nd and Market building collapse in Philadelphia continued, the Department of Licenses & Inspection […]

Just in time for Pride, 15 LGBTQ Films You Can Stream Right Now

Lights, camera, rainbows!

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Judge Dismisses Tom Corbett’s Lawsuit Against NCAA

Tom Corbett’s quest to win over a state full of resentful and suspicious Penn Staters has come to a screeching halt after a federal juge dismissed […]

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Heidi Klum’s Parenting 101: Pay Off Your Kids

If I were to tell you that I know a child who is given a $50-$60 video game for every week that he attends school, […]

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