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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

Opinion

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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Lawsuit Involves Virgin Airways, Unflushed Toilets, Unmade Drinks, Great Anger

I’m not sure how to describe this lawsuit by one Salvatore Francesco Bevivino against Virgin Airlines, who got very angry after his flight from Philadelphia to […]

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Scranton Gets One Last Office Party Before Fading Back Into Oblivion

Before NBC came along and made it the setting for the American version of The Office, Scranton wasn’t even notable for being the home of […]

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Eagles Cheerleaders Shooting Swimsuit Calendar at Jersey Shore

Got you with “eco-friendly,” didn’t I? The Eagles cheerleaders will be down the Shore May 6-9 posing for their 2013 swimsuit calendar, and they plan […]

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You Know Who Is Going To Hell? People Who Set Cats On Fire.

The Daily Record reports that in Clinton Township, N.J., a tiny kitty named Justin is recovering from severe burns—somebody in Philadelphia apparently set the kitten […]

Ladyfest Film Series

Exploring female and queer identities in film.

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Pennsylvania Republicans Fear Tom Corbett Is Ruining Their Election Chances

Roll Call says Gov. Tom Corbett has become so unpopular that other Pennsylvania Republicans are nervous he’ll drag down the entire party during next year’s […]


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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Penn Ranked Fourth In Combo of Sexiness And Smartness

Buzzfeed is awesome at making lists, and the site’s latest list is especially flattering locally: The University of Pennsylvania comes in fourth in Buzzfeed’s rankings […]

The Male Stripper Exhibit

Check out Jan Rattia’s provocative debut.

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Netflix Loses Hundreds Of Streaming Movies

You may notice that Netflix doesn’t have quite so many TV shows and movies today. Why? Because Hollywood, that’s why! Slate reports: But to serious […]

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Should Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get The Death Penalty?

NPR reports that federal prosecutors are discussing “taking the death penalty off the table” in exchange for the cooperation of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving (and alleged) […]

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What It Means When Catherine Zeta-Jones Says She’s Getting “Bipolar Maintenance”

Catherine Zeta-Jones, who has bipolar disorder, has checked herself into the hospital for treatment. Her publicist has explained this a proactive visit, and a source […]

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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: Chris Christie’s First Re-Election Ad

Campaign season has begun! New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is spending more than $1 million to air this ad in the Philly and New York […]

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Jewel wants to save your disco soul.

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WATCH: Woman Darts Onto Tracks During NBC’s SEPTA Safety Report

Um, lady, you’re not supposed to do that: View more videos at: http://nbcphiladelphia.com.

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You Missed Pennsylvania’s “National Fast Day” On Tuesday

Talk about red-faced! I ate stuff on Tuesday, and I had no idea until just now—thanks Philly Weekly for the alert!—that I did so even […]

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