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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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Happiness Is an iPhone … and Nothing Else.

One of those ubiquitous articles about the death of print journalism—this one from Editor & Publisher, written by “new media consultant” Alan D. Mutter—has introduced […]

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The Decline of Fox News

Like many liberals, I felt there was one appropriate response when I heard that Fox News ratings had plummeted to their lowest levels in 12 […]

What’s Happening Tonight

Comedy Test Kitchen returns and more!

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Cole and Heidi Hamels Adopt Baby from Ethiopia

Cole and Heidi Hamels have always been one of Philadelphia’s most beautiful couples—but it turns out they’re beautiful on the inside, too. We’ll get the […]

5 New Gay Musicians

Because sometimes Gaga just gets old.

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Bart Blatstein Sells Control of Piazza, Explains Tax Failure

With his Piazza at Schmidt’s development, developer Bart Blatstein helped set off a wave of gentrification that has remade Northern Liberties and its surrounding neighborhoods. […]


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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WATCH Rob Zombie Talk About His Forthcoming “Broad Street Bullies” Flick

Rocker Rob Zombie is known as the director some of the most gruesome exploitation horror films this side of the Saw franchise. So it makes […]

Open Call for LGBTQ Artists

You better hurry. The deadline’s on the horizon!

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Philly Gets New Top FBI Agent

This is what happens when you turn down the FBI’s offer to run their Detroit office: You get sent to Philly instead. Or at least, […]

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UPDATE: Christie Vetoes Gambling Bill, But Points Way Forward

AP: Gov. Chris Christie is expected to decide whether to sign or veto a bill that would make New Jersey the third state in the […]

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Parx Casino Will Sponsor Philly Cycling Classic

Remember when it seemed like there wouldn’t be a big bike race in Manayunk this year? Those days are over. Congressman Bob Brady conjured up […]

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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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VIDEO: Cute Philly Kids Explain How to “Make the World Awesome”

You’ve probably seen this viral video of “Kid President” giving a pep talk to viewers. In response, Vimeo user Lauren Macaluso has uploaded this video […]

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Bradley Cooper and Joe Biden to Meet, Blinding the Rest of America in a Combined Display of Pennsylvania Awesomeness

It’s just one paragraph in a Politico report, but it’s the most important paragraph you will read today: “[T]he Vice President will meet with director […]

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Former Eagle Jevon Kearse Loses Home to Foreclosure

The South Florida Business Journal reports that former Eagle Jevon Kearse has lost the Florida home he bought after joining the Eagles in 2004: Known […]

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Gay Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day

There’s something queer for everyone!

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