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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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Celeb Scoop: Will Ferrell Is Christian Grey

Will Ferrell Is Christian Grey. Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis took some time while promoting their upcoming film The Campaign to read excerpts from 50 […]

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Everything You Want to Know About Gabby Douglas, America’s New Favorite Olympian

Gabby Douglas—the 16-year-old gymnast who helped America earn team gold in London and brought home her own gold medal for the all-around individual competition—has won […]

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Peter Nero OKs Exit From Philly Pops

After three and a half decades leading the Philly Pops, 78-year-old Peter Nero has OKed a severance deal that will have him step down from […]

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PHA Employees Have to Give Up Their Keys

Philadelphia Housing Authority employees must have missed curfew or something because the PHA is taking their keys away. At one point, more than 200 PHA […]

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Weekend Roundup

The guide to the city and shore

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Same-Sex “Kiss-Ins” Planned for Chick-fil-A Stores Across the Country

Two days after “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” the chain of chicken joints will see a different group of patrons as same-sex marriage advocates across the country […]


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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Amtrak Lost $833 Million on Junk Food

Amtrak riders have long been able to enjoy cans of carbonated beverages whilst traveling via railroad. The cans of soda set riders back $2 a […]

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WATCH: Gay Olympian Covers Single Ladies

Matthew Mitcham and his ukulele

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Where in the World Are Frank Kameny’s Remains?

A dispute over the ashes

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TODAY: A Big Gay Chick-Fil-A Kiss-In

Find out what’s planned in Philly

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Movie Review: Total Recall

A quick, math problem: It takes 17 minutes for a transporter to go from London to Sydney through the Earth’s core. If the diameter of […]

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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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7 Ways to Know If He’s Into You

Dear Monica, How do you know when it is time to stop kissing a frog, because he is not going to be your prince? —T.C., […]

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7 Ways to Know If He’s Into You

Dear Monica, How do you know when it is time to stop kissing a frog, because he is not going to be your prince? —T.C., […]

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Out: Ryan Lochte In: America’s 2012 Distance Runners

Hey, you! Yes, you, the one who can’t shut up about running when we’re at the bar. Stop lacing up your Brooks Glycerines and pay […]

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Morning Scoop: Firefighters Catch Heat for Tweeting

City Cracks Down on Firefighters Using Twitter. The city issued a three-page social media policy to the Philadelphia Fire Department. Thou shalt not tweet about […]

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