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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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WATCH: Philly Sports Fans Need An Angel

The Cheesesteak, an up-and-coming comedy site here in Philadelphia, offers this bit of genius: This is what happens when all four of your major pro […]

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Phillies’ AAA Team Offers Urine-Powered Video Gaming

Via Yahoo, here is an announcement from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, alerting the world to their new “urinal gaming system”: (Allentown, PA) – Coca-Cola Park […]

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Young Republicans: Marriage Is Just for People-Breeding

Today, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments in back-to-back cases challenging California’s Prop 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA. I support […]

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PHOTOS: Inside Lew Katz’s Son’s $1.5 Million Palm Beach Wedding

The New York Times’ dry notation about Drew Katz’s (son of Inquirer owner Lew Katz) wedding, held at the Breakers in Palm Beach, definitely did not include […]

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The Following Recap: Couples Night!

It was couples night on The Following, as a number of duos were introduced, pulled together, or ripped apart—and in one case, set us up for […]

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Philly Catholics March Against Gay Marriage

Members of the Philadelphia Archdiocese loaded up five buses this morning, heading to the U.S. Supreme Court to protest gay marriage—the topic of case hearings […]


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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Police Worried About Old City Party Buses

The Inquirer reports that Police Capt. Brian Korn wants to put some Old City party bus freaks on a leash, saying the alcohol-fueled bus rides […]

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Today’s Prop 8 Case

Ways to be a part of the action.

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United States Is Pretty Close To Scrap

After years of bringing a bit of character the skyline near Ikea, it appears the SS United States is finally running out of time. AP […]

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Prince Harry To Visit Victims Of Hurricane Sandy

AP reports that Prince Harry—the naughtier, more-0ften naked brother—will visit New Jersey soon to tour areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. He’ll also raise money […]

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Baby Left at SEPTA Station as Mother Tries to Avoid Fare

The Philly Daily News reports about a Philadelphia grandmother and mother who left a baby behind as they tried to navigate SEPTA cheaply on Monday. […]

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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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Cop-Car-Stealing Couple Just Wanted to Get Warm

AP reports that Blake Bills and Shayna Sykes—the couple that stole two police cars and led Philly police on a wild chase earlier this month, […]

Guy at the End of the Bar

Chatting up Greg Meckstroth.

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La Salle Alum Suddenly Thinks College Basketball Is Awesome

  Look, I admit it. I was dead wrong about college basketball. And to all my friends to whom I whined about college sports not […]

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Buzz Bissinger Owns 81 Leather Jackets. And That’s Just The Beginning.

Buzz Bissinger has a piece in the lastest GQ titled “My Gucci Addiction,” and boy is it a doozy. We don’t want to give the […]

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