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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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Don’t Let Romney Turn Back Time

Kathy Griffin and Cher speak up

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Liberty City’s Endorsements

LGBT-friendly election picks

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PHOTO: The Black Panthers Have Arrived

This morning, after voting in my own neighborhood, I stopped by the polling place on the 1200 block of Fairmount Avenue, the same location where […]

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Michael Nutter’s Marathon-Sized Balls

You may have read over on Philly.com that Mayor Michael Nutter made a last-second pitch to host the canceled New York City Marathon. Well, over […]

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Morning Scoop: Bruce Springsteen Hugged Chris Christie, Made the Governor Cry

Christie Says Springsteen Made Him Cry. The biggest Springsteen fan ever, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, says that he met The Boss at the Hurricane […]

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Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert: The Only Way to Spend Election Night

Given the hallucinatory nature of this presidential campaign, my network of choice for live election coverage tonight is Comedy Central.


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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Rhino Bar Opens in Gayborhood

It serves up late-night grub

You Can Vote by Email In Jersey

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, many folks in Jersey are going to struggle to get out and vote at their local polling places. As […]

Find Your F#$%ing Polling Place

Planning to vote tomorrow, but not sure where you’re supposed to go to weigh in on the Giant Douche vs. Turd Sandwich debate? Luckily, you […]

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Do the Phillies Want Josh Hamilton, B.J. Upton or Michael Bourn?

As the 2013 baseball season approaches (less than 100 days until pitchers and catchers!), everyone is speculating who the Phils are going to add to […]

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Uncle Charged With Whipping His 6-Year-Old Nephew to Death

A Delaware County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 6-year-old nephew. Authorities allege that the man whipped his nephew […]

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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.


Chris Christie Would Like to Remind You That He’s Voting for Mitt Romney

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Chris Christie would like to remind you that he supports Governor Mitt Romney in his bid to become the […]

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Celeb Scoop: NBC Telethon Brings in $23 Million in Hurricane Sandy Relief

NBC Telethon Earns $23M in Sandy Relief. The Springsteen-headlined telethon that aired on NBC on Friday brought in $23 million of pledges for Hurricane Sandy […]

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Nominate Your Favorite LGBT Icons

Find out how you can vote

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R.I.P. Reading Phillies

The Reading Phillies have been affiliated with the Phils of the Bigs since 1967. While their allegiance to the Phils isn’t in question, the branding […]

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