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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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The 14 Winners (and Losers) of 2012

Yesterday, Buzzfeed crowned Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield (or as they dubbed them, Stonefield) the winners of 2012. Now I certainly won’t argue against that—they […]

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Reefer Sadness: Why Won’t President Obama End His Pot Crackdown?

Colorado and Washington didn’t just help President Obama win re-election last month—during the same election, those states also legalized the possession and use of small […]

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Prosecutors Drop Drug Charges, Saying “Rogue Cops” Are Bad Witnesses

There are many good police officers in the city of Philadelphia, men and women who serve with integrity and honor. But there are also enough […]

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Philly Police: Robbing 9-Year-Old a “New Low”

An adult woman stole a cell phone from a third-grader right after the young girl got off her school bus in Southwest Philly yesterday. The […]

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This Who Tour is a Money-Grabbing Joke

This Saturday, the Who will perform Quadrophenia in its entirety at the Wells Fargo Center. And it will suck. Oh, sure, it will be better […]

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When You Can’t Get Her Jewelry: Gift Ideas for the Not-So-Serious Girlfriend

Dear Monica, I am in a new relationship, and I want to get my girlfriend a gift for Christmas, but I am not ready to […]


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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VIDEO: Christie on Daily Show: Do You Know How Many Idiots There Are in Jersey?

The girl talk got real between NJ Governor Chris Christie and Jon Stewart on The View Daily Show last night, with the two gabbing about […]

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Philly.com: Plenty of LiLo! Easier-to-Locate Real News!

We spend a lot of time in these parts documenting and lamenting the decline of quality Philadelphia journalism, so let’s celebrate and give credit on […]

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Stop Hoping Eagles Win, Start Praying for Draft Picks

I’m on the couch last Sunday night, watching the Eagles game and texting with my usual crew of high-school buddies. They’re in San Diego and […]

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How Philly Can Keep Millennials in the City After They Have Kids

You may have noticed, but American cities are currently in the midst of a population renaissance. As my generation continues to ditch its cars and […]

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Woman Behind “Your L.L. Bean Boyfriend” Tumblr Lives in Philly

It’s that time of year again: the weather’s colder, days are shorter, and there’s another cozy L.L. Bean catalog out for all of us to […]

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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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Our Fourth Graders Probably Make Other Fourth Graders Feel Bad About Themselves

Turns out Pennsylvania actually does have something that’s better than in the rest of the country: our fourth graders. That news comes thanks to the […]

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Jeb Bush Named Chair of Board of Trustees at National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center, you are confused. Not sure if you realize, but your Board of Trustees just elected former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as their […]

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City Council Decrees That Cyclists, Drivers, Pedestrians Better Just Start Getting Along Already

Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers, you’d better all start getting along quick, lest you suffer a grip-up from the long arm of the law. That’s right, […]

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Listen My Children and You Soon Will Hear of the Phillies’ Trade for Ben Revere

The Phillies are coming! The Phillies are coming! That’s the message today with a two-person trade for outfielder Ben Revere, a little-known but highly regarded […]

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