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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

Opinion

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

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Cheers! Free Yuengling for Everyone

On September 28th at 6:30 p.m., nearly 250 bars and restaurants will give patrons a free pint of Yuengling as a thank you from the […]

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Celeb Scoop: Royal Family Sues Over Topless Photos of Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton’s Topless Scandal. The Royal Family is suing French magazine Closer for publishing topless photos of Kate Middleton. [TMZ] Bam Margera’s Nighttime Visitor. A […]

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Naked Woman Breaks Into Bam Margera’s House, Masturbates

Jackass star Bam Margera called police after a woman allegedly broke into his house while he was sleeping and woke him up by kissing him. […]

PHOTO: Philly Artist Endorses Obama With “Underwear Bomb”

A Philadelphia paper cutout artist has given President Obama his “official” endorsement via some street art in the Gayborhood. Joe Burochow is the guy responsible […]

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High Demand Forces Apple to Stop Taking iPhone 5 Orders

Hope you got your iPhone 5 order in because Apple has stopped accepting orders. At midnight Pacific time on Friday, Apple began taking orders for […]

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Penn State World Campus Student One of Four Killed During Protests in Libya

Sean Smith, an information management specialist with the U.S. Foreign Service, was taking online classes in information, sciences and technology through the Penn State World […]


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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Protests Spread in Middle East, Fires Set at U.S. Embassy in Tunis

Protests over an anti-Islam film continued on Friday as Tunisians climbed a wall at the U.S. Embassy there and set fires to trees inside the […]

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University of Texas at Austin Evacuated After Man Claiming to Be With al-Qaida Calls in Bomb Threat [UPDATE]

A mass evacuation order has been given for the University of Texas campus in Austin. A man, reportedly claiming to be associated with al-Qaida, called […]

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Transgender Woman Allegedly Stabs SEPTA Driver in the Face

A transgender woman reportedly stabbed a SEPTA trolley driver in the face early Friday morning. The driver says that the woman consistently rides his 102 […]

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Woman Issued Ticket for Letting 2-Year-Old Son Pee in Public on South Street

A Philadelphia woman was ticketed for public urination this week because her 2-year-old son peed on a light post on South Street. The woman says […]

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VIDEO: Bill Cosby Being Awesome on the NESN Red Sox Pregame Show

On Thursday night, the Red Sox lost 2-0 to the Yankees. The real show was before the game, though, when Cosby was on the NESN […]

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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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Weekend Roundup

The ultimate LGBT events guide

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Read This if You’ve Ever Checked Email on Free Wi-Fi

Ah, America, the land where we often have more money than brains and develop expansive, revolutionary technology faster than we can keep up socially. Case […]

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Q&A: Marcie Turney on Food and Fitness

The chef shares her secrets

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Theater Review: Love Story

“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” It is one of the most memorable lines from the 1970 cinematic schmaltzfest, Love Story. It is #13 […]

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