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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: Jada Pinkett Smith Is 40 and Wants You to See Her in a Bikini

Jada Pinkett Smith Tweets Bikini Shot. Jada Pinkett Smith is 40-years old. She would like you to see what she looks like in a bikini, […]

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July 2012 Is the Deadliest Month in the History of Camden

On Sunday night, two men were shot in Camden. The victims, 30 and 38 respectively, were brought to Cooper University Hospital where they eventually succumbed […]

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WATCH: Beyonce’s Countdown – in a Snuggie

Why we love this Bucks teen’s diva moment

Poll Shows Obama’s Lead in PA Shrank to Three Points

Last week, a poll from the folks at Public Policy Polling indicated that President Barack Obama held a six-point lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney […]

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Construction Workers Find Human Remains at Vacant Property

On Monday morning, construction workers in Grays Ferry found bones in a vacant property on Harmony Street. The medical examiner was able to ascertain that […]

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Trees Replace the Joe Paterno Statue

A row of trees has been planted in the spot outside of Penn State’s Beaver Stadium, where a statue of Joe Paterno once stood. 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.


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William Way Enters Marathon

Find out how you can run

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Politicians Come Out Against Chick-fil-A

But whatever happened to free speech?

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Who Would Become Mayor if Nutter Left for D.C.?

It was another difficult spring in Philadelphia for Mayor Michael Nutter: rising homicide rates, a recalcitrant City Council, the schools in disarray.

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Before You Boycott a Philly Chick-fil-A

I need to get my car inspected this week, but first I have to send my mechanic a short survey to find out where he […]

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Did You Hear the One About the Evangelical Blogger?

Jonathan Merritt is outed

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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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RIP: Winning Phillies

The second-greatest era in Phillies history ended Sunday in a fashion that has been typical of the desultory 2012 season that brought its demise. Faced […]

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Morning Scoop: Hunter Pence to the Giants?

Pence to the Giants? Rumors suggest that a deal to send Hunter Pence to San Francisco is in the works. The trade was supposedly “awaiting […]

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Will Romney Pardon an Admitted Spy?

Jonathan Pollard was a spy, and is a traitor to this country. The government proved it. He admits it. In another era, perhaps, such a […]

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Drexel Picked a Bad Time to Open a New Law School

According to the Wall Street Journal, a funny thing has happened to young people in America: They no longer want to be lawyers. Or at […]

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