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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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Someone Commissioned a Banner Plane to Threaten Penn State’s Joe Paterno Statue

A plane was reportedly flying over State College today with a banner trailing it. The banner reportedly read “Take the statue down or we will.” […]

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4 Sandusky Questions Tom Corbett Needs to Answer Now

For the record, no media commentator in Pennsylvania supported Tom Corbett’s ideas—from increased Marcellus Shale drilling to school choice to liquor privatization—more than I did […]

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Tony Luke Jr. Will Give You 30 Free Cheesesteaks if You Help Him Find a Cutout of Tony Luke Jr.

On July 9th, three men reportedly stole a life-size cutout of Tony Luke Jr. from his cheesesteak shop in South Philly. He wants it back […]

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TLA’s Xmas in July

Cool off with new LGBT flicks

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Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Cop Posts Bail

Kareem Alleyne—the 35-year-old man accused of killing Philadelphia police Officer Marc Brady—has been released on bail. Officer Brady and Alleyne reportedly had “bad blood” as […]

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Target’s Gay Greeting Cards

Care enough to send the queerest?


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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How Philly Comedians Handle Hecklers

Last week, comedian Daniel Tosh’s handling of a heckler started a firestorm online. His remarks were out of line, but a lot of people seemed […]

Jersey Folks Think Christie Is a Leader, Not a Bully

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that more voters in the Garden State consider Governor Chris Christie a leader than a bully. Results indicate that […]

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Mayor Nutter Creates Office of Grants in Philadelphia

The Office of Grants is now a thing that exists in Philadelphia. Mayor Nutter created the office on executive order and placed Maari Porter—who’s been […]

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Could A New Drug Help Prevent HIV?

The facts about Truvada

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Today Show Uses Footage of Wrong Black Eagles Quarterback During Vick Interview

Michael Vick was on the Today Show on Tuesday morning to plug his new V7 clothing line talk about his fall from grace and his […]

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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.


VIDEO: President Obama and First Lady on “Kiss Cam”

On Monday night, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were at the U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team’s exhibition game in Washington D.C. The […]

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It’s Dangerous to Be a Pedestrian in Philly

One of Philadelphia’s strongest assets has always been its walkability. Unlike some cities where it’s absolutely essential to own a car, plenty of people live […]

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The Dodgers Want, Basically, Every Phillie Who Was on Our ’08 Team

Since the Dodgers were recently bought for $2 billion dollars, the rumor mill has been churning out all sorts of gossip involving the club. Many […]

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Confessions of a Microsoft Office Fan

Can I tell you that my heart leapt yesterday morning? As I was scanning my news feeds, I came across this item from PC World: […]

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