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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

Opinion

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

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Lauryn Hill Responds to Controversy Surrounding Anti-Gay Lyrics

See the singer’s rebuttal.

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Mummers Get Casino Sponsorship for Three More Years

Philadelphia Business News reports: Television coverage of the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade is assured for at least three more years. SugarHouse Casino said Tuesday […]

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10 Hottest Wildwood Boardwalk T-Shirts of 2013

Wildwood is a town where fashion is important. Hear me out. Wildwood fashion may be trashy, but the boardwalk is a place to be seen. […]

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“Topless Moira” Brings Bare-Breasted Activism to Philly

“Topless Moira”—a 30-year-old Philly native who has gained a measure of fame by strolling bare-chested through New York—has brought her activism home. Columnist Ronnie Polaneczky […]

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Here’s My Problem With Angelina Jolie’s Scare Tactics

Saint Angelina is getting on my nerves. I’ve used this space before to vent my feelings about the emaciated, leg-jutting, holier-than-thou Angelina Jolie, and the […]

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Philadelphia Was America’s “Sin City” in the 18th Century

At least, that’s what a new piece at Huffington Post suggests: After the Revolutionary War Philadelphia experienced a sexual golden age, replete with casual sex […]


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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Sebelius Won’t Help CHOP Patient Get Lung Transplant; GOP Attacks

The Inquirer reports: Saying that three other children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are just as sick, Kathleen Sebelius reiterated Tuesday that she would not […]

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Court’s DNA Ruling Shows Antonin Scalia Isn’t All Bad

Believe it or not, Antonin Scalia doesn’t always suck. Yes, the conservative Supreme Court justice has plenty of retrograde ideas, and yeah, he’d like to […]

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PHOTOS: West Philly Junkyard Fire

The story sure to be leading the local 5pm news tonight will be this fire in West Philadelphia. (Sky Force 10 is currently on the […]

An American Idol Contestant Makes His Gay-Porn Debut

Is that a microphone in your pocket … ?

News

Maybe Nicole Brewer and Carol Erickson Don’t Hate Each Other?

Sure, we’ve got video evidence to the contrary, but Kyle Scott at Crossing Broad says the whole Nicole Brewer-Carol Erickson-rivalry is probably waaay overblown: Thing […]

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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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“Sugar Daddy” Billboard Comes Down in Atlantic City

The Pressof Atlantic City reports: A billboard in Atlantic City encouraging students to find a “sugar daddy” instead of a summer job came down Monday […]

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Christie Calls Special Election for Senate Seat, Manages to Avoid Sharing A Ballot With Cory Booker

A Politico breaking news email just popped in my inbox: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today called a special general election for Oct. 16 to fill the […]

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Another Philadelphia Cop Is Accused of Corruption

Stop me if you’ve heard this before. CBS Philly reports: New charges have been filed against one allegedly corrupt Philadelphia cop, and an alleged partner […]

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Interview with Erin Foley

The comedian gabs with Tammy Faymous.

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