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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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VIDEO: Christopher Walken and Colin Farrell Read Scenes From Honey Boo Boo

Stop what you’re doing and watch this video of Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, and Sam Rockwell—currently promoting their film Seven Psychopaths—read scenes from Here Comes […]

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Second Case of Meningitis Reported in Jersey

A second case of fungal meningitis has been reported in Jersey. On Tuesday, health officials reported the first case in the Garden State linked to […]

Romney T-Shirt Girl to Transfer Schools

Samantha Pawlucy—the 16-year-old girl who was ridiculed by her teacher for wearing a Romney-Ryan T-shirt to Charles Carroll High School—will not return to the Port […]

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Celeb Scoop: Rose Could Have Saved Jack in Titanic and Everything You Know Is a Lie

Rose Was Needlessly Selfish. Remember the end of Titanic when Rose is hogging the raft and Jack drifts away and dies? Well, it turns out […]

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Jerry Sandusky Will Probably Be Able to Watch Penn State Games in Prison

On Tuesday morning, Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to 30-60 years in prison for sexually abusing 10 young boys. Sandusky and his lawyers have already started […]

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NJ Weedman Is Back and He’s Looking for Legalizers

The guy commonly known as NJ Weedman recently arrived in Philadelphia ahead of his Wednesday appearance in a Jersey court. Weedman is 48 and has […]


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: Burglars Give Philly a Taste of “Raising Arizona”

Two burglars channeled H.I. McDonnough and robbed a deli on Frankford Avenue last month. They went in through the back door and made off with […]

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Homeless Man Sues Volunteer for Stealing His Shore House

A homeless man from Jersey is suing a real estate company and a volunteer who helps the homeless, alleging that they stole his house. The […]

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11 Teammates Testified Against Lance Armstrong in Doping Investigation

Wow. Lance Armstrong must not have made too many friends over the course of his cycling days. Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour […]

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Police Arrest Straw Purchaser of Gun Used to Officer

Police have arrested the straw purchaser of the gun that was used to shoot and kill a Plymouth Township Police officer last month. Andrew Charles […]

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Season 8 of It’s Always Sunny Gets Super Trashy

On Thursday, the gang will return to your television as the eighth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia premieres on FX. The premiere episode […]

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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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The Prejudice Against Parents

It’s a pretty broad generalization to say this, but I’m going to do it anyway: Much of my generation (Generation X? Y? Pre-Millennial?) is, if […]

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There’s Already Been a Burglary at the New Hotel Monaco

The brand new Hotel Monaco at 5th and Chestnut officially opened to overnight guests on Thursday. It took all of 48 hours for someone to […]

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Eminent Domain or Land Grab? The Point Breeze Real Estate Debate Continues

The city is set to acquire dozens of properties in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia through eminent domain for affordable housing. Basically, the city […]

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The Best (Worst) Local Political Ads This Season

It’s election season, and naturally all anyone wants to talk about is Big Bird. Obama released a new ad yesterday capitalizing on Mitt Romney’s debate […]

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