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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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TV Alert

Robbie Rogers on Nightline.

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The Brooklyn Flea Is Coming to Philadelphia

If you’ve spent any time in New York City in recent years, you should know that the five-year-old Brooklyn Flea is one of the coolest […]

News

Pundit Extraordinaire Dick Morris Makes His Philly Radio Debut

Today, dearly departing for satellite radio Michael Smerconish has officially been succeeded by Dick Morris, the fired Fox News pundit who should be forever remembered […]

News

How Many People Were Shot in Philly Last Night?

Even though it’s vacation season, I have grown to hate the summer. It’s an eerie time of year. Each morning, the news reports stories about […]

News

The New Inquirer and Daily News Websites Are Finally Live! [Updated]

The brand-spankin’ new websites for the Inky and the Daily News are officially live. As my colleague Joel Mathis noted last week, the DN, decked out […]

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Monday Kickstarter

Nike wants first gay pro athlete and more!


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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Roy Halladay Can’t Beat the Calendar

Here’s a little history lesson for everybody hoping that Doc Halladay’s 2-1 mastering of the fetid Marlins is an indication that he will spend the […]

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April 30th: Hooters Appreciation Day

Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach is, apparently, a big Hooters fan, referring to the Philadelphia-born band that gave us such catchy 1980s tunes as “And […]

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Watch Pat Toomey Spoofed on SNL

Not real Pat Toomey, of course, but Bill Hader Pat Toomey, wearing a wig to grant him an XL-Toomey-style forehead. (Though the real Pat Toomey […]

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My Son, the Gardening Hero

I had just finished mowing the lawn for the first time this season when my 20-year-old son Jake appeared at the back door. “Want me […]

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Doug Collins Won’t Return to Sixers Next Year

Doug Collins has decided not to return to Philly next year for the final year of his contract. “Owner Josh Harris informed Collins that he […]

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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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One Eve of Tax Day, Philly Revenue Dept. Website Goes AWOL

In the quiet early hours on Sunday morning, my wife sat down at our family computer to do our civic duty and electronically file our […]

Weekend Roundup

Let’s talk about SEXO, baby.

News

Woman to Sue Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell for “Botched Abortion”

33-year-old Southwest Philadelphia woman Amy Cruz has filed a writ-of-summons in Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court, noting her intent to sue Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell […]

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Latest Challenger Makes the Governor’s Race A Whole Lot More Interesting

Ladies and gents, we have ourselves a new challenger. Kathleen McGinty, former Rendell Department of Environmental Protection Chief, has thrown her proverbial hat in the […]

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