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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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Rutgers Should Fire Abusive Basketball Coach Mike Rice Now

[UPDATE 11 a.m. 4/3/13: Rutgers announced they were firing Mike Rice a few hours after this post published.] I know nothing about college sports—I should […]

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Chris Christie Condemns Bullying At Rutgers University

Yes, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie made himself famous via a series of YouTube videos where he yelled at and humiliated public school teachers and other […]

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Best and Worst Phillies Commercials of 2013

Phillies fans have a lot of options when following the team. The media sources come in flavors ranging from official to broadsheet to tabloid to […]

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Yo! Chinatown Buses Return To Philly

A year after the federal government shuttered most of the independent Chinatown bus lines traveling up and down the I-95 corridor, NBC 10 reports that […]

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CBS Handled Kevin Ware’s Leg Break Well. Did You?

Aside from the miracle runs by Florida Golf Coast University and Philly’s own La Salle Explorers, this year’s NCAA mens’ basketball tournament had been relatively […]

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In Philly, Allergies Are Getting Worse

Turns out all those red eyes around town aren’t from sad sports fans lamenting the latest Flyers/Eagles/Phillies/Sixers loss. CBS Philly reports that Philly has moved up […]


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.


OUTspoken Tank Tops

Because those biceps need to be seen.

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Union League Could Buy Cherry Hill Golf Course

Philly.com reports that the Union League wants to buy Cherry Hill golf course, probably to create a more diverse set of locations where the city’s […]

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Consumerist: Is Comcast America’s Worst Company? UPDATE: Quite Possibly

Well, a loyal Philadelphian sure would hate to anger the city’s biggest and richest corporation! Hahaha! We love Comcast! Which is why we’re taking note […]

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“Virtual Library” Debuts At Suburban Station

CBS Philly reports on a new “virtual library” being operated by the Free Library of Philadelphia at Suburban Station; it consists of 76 “brightly colored” […]

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Mayor Nutter To Decide Sick Leave Issue This Week

NewsWorks reports that Mayor Nutter is expected to repeat his own history this week, and mandate a bill requiring most Philadelphia businesses to offer paid […]

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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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Phillies Minor-League Report: Ostriches Vs. Urine

Baseball season is here! In Philadelphia, that means months of griping and second-guessing every at-bat, every managerial move until the Phils either do or do […]

Hunty Games: Last Night on Drag Race

Save the drama for your madre.

Wolf To Challenge Corbett For Governorship

Tom Wolf, the state’s former revenue secretary, announced today he will ron for governor—and pledged to spen up to $10 million of his own money […]

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Inmate Denies Smuggling Contraband In Fake Leg

Yes, Christopher Greer admits that he managed to obtain an illegal cell phone to make calls from the Fayette County Jail, south of Pittsburgh. But […]

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