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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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1 Unpopular Governor + 1 Convicted Pedophile = Why Romney Loses PA

It’s all about Ohio. Win the Buckeye State, win the White House. Very true, especially for Mitt Romney, since no Republican has won without it. But Ohio is […]

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Eagles’ Biggest Mistake: Letting Vick Be Vick

It’s amazing that there are some rational people who believe the Eagles’ offensive woes can be corrected by letting Michael Vick run around the field […]

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New York Marathon: Canceled. Finally.

Just hours after saying that the New York Marathon would go on as scheduled this Sunday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has reversed course […]

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Holiday Shoppers in Philly Expected to Spend More in 2012

A recent survey indicates that Philadelphians will spend more money on holiday gifts than they did in 2011. The annual survey from Deloitte predicts a […]

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Four Inmates Escape From Philly Facility During Hurricane Sandy

On Sunday night, the power went out at Community Education Center’s Hoffman Hall in North Philadelphia. Four inmates used seized the moment and darted out […]

Hundreds of Polling Places Still Without Power in PA

According to an elections official in Pennsylvania, there are still hundreds of polling places without power in the Keystone State. Ron Ruman—a spokesman for the […]


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.


President Obama Buys $40,000 Ad During Eagles Game

Are you ready for some football and really expensive political advertisements?! If not, you’d better get that way because President Obama’s campaign has purchased 60 […]

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Michael Nutter Is the James Franco of Mayors

James Franco is technically an actor(?) first. But he’s also a writer, a student (kind of), an emcee, a musician, a screen printer and a […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jenny McCarthy Wants to Shower With Bradley Cooper for Her 40th Birthday

Jenny McCarthy Wants to Shower With Bradley Cooper. The six-time Playboy model was talking about how lucky she has it as she hits the big […]

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Texas Sees the Sixers’ T-Shirt Cannon and Raises Them a Taco Gatling Gun

Earlier this week, the Sixers introduced the world to “Big Bella”—the world’s largest T-shirt cannon that looks like Stanley Ipkiss’ arsenal in The Mask. It […]

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The Onion Says A.C. Will Be Ruining Lives Again in No Time

On Friday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced that the mandatory evacuation had been lifted in Atlantic City and that casinos could reopen and […]

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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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Wegmans Recalls Salad Due to E. Coli Concerns

Uh oh. Wegman’s has issued a recall of its Organic Spinach and Spring Mix salads due to concerns that the item may be contaminated with […]

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Atlantic City, Casinos Reopen After Hurricane Sandy

Governor Chris Christie lifted the mandatory evacuation notice in Atlantic City, allowing people back into the town for the first time since Hurricane Sandy hit. […]

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VIDEO: Shocking Boardwalk Destruction Footage

The guy who shot this video says “Oh my God” about fifty times. And for good reason. “This place got wiped,” he adds. Devastating.

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