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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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Celeb Scoop: Anthony Bourdain Lost a Bet to Michael Solomonov

Where in the World Was Anthony Bourdain? He was at the Pen & Pencil and had to do a shot of hot dog water after […]

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Sandusky Scandal’s “Victim 2” Comes Forward, Plans to Sue Penn State

A man claiming to be the unknown victim abused by Jerry Sandusky in a Penn State shower has reportedly come forward and plans to sue […]

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Gay Marriage Makes $275 Million for New York

It just makes economic sense

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Guy Punched Theater Employee When Told He Can’t Bring His Dog to the Movies

Police have released a sketch of a suspect who supposedly punched a theater employee in Doylestown in early July. The man was reportedly told that […]

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The Worst “Call Me Maybe” Parody Ever Was Made by a Philly Realtor

According to phillyestates.com, Liz Lutz is a realtor who lives in Pennsport. She has a bunch of videos on YouTube showing off properties and talking […]

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A Republican Theater Festival? Seriously?

The call went out on Sunday via the Theatre Alliance of Philadelphia’s community listserv: Forearmed Productions seeks one act plays for the Republican Theater Festival, […]


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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Councilman Kenney Writes a Strongly-Worded Letter to Chick-Fil-A

In case you were wondering, Councilman Jim Kenney drafted a strongly worded letter to inform Chick-Fil-A of his intention to purchase his chicken nuggets elsewhere. […]

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Please, No, Not Another Paterno Family Statement

On Wednesday, Penn State football players released a statement in the form of a video. It featured two senior student-athletes—one from each side of the […]

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Nobody Is Driving on DRPA Bridges

Traffic volume on the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry, and Walt Whitman Bridges is on pace to reach a 17-year low in 2012. The […]

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Santorum Sure Loves His Chick-Fil-A

He and Huckabee defend the chain

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Who We Love: Kameron Slade

A fifth grader for marriage equality

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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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A Philadelphian’s Guide to Camping

I’m getting ready to go camping with my own family (one boyfriend, two teens, one teen+), a friend who is flying in from Tokyo, and […]

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Morning Scoop: Man Alleges Abuse, Sues Malvern Prep, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Alleged Abuse at Malvern Prep. A former student has sued Malvern Prep and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, alleging that he was abused by the campus […]

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All Obama Said Was There’s No “I” in Team

Last week, the newswires crackled with audio of the latest round in an increasingly heated war of words between President Barack Obama and his presumptive […]

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Enough With the Cash-Only Restaurants

Just last week a huge lawsuit was settled: Visa and MasterCard agreed to allow retailers to charge their customers extra for their credit card fees. […]

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