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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

Opinion

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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Your Guide to Watching a Bad Phillies Team

You came pretty recently, but you became a big fan quick. You have a hat and a shirt—maybe a whole bunch of them. You celebrated […]

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Stephen Starr Thinks Dinner-and-Cocktails Movie Theater for Center City

If you wanted to go see the new Spider-Man movie when it opened earlier this month, you had to travel about two miles from City […]

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Preview: GayFest 2012

Find out what’s playing at Quince

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In Philly, Helping Will Earn You Skepticism

One of the big problems that has plagued Philadelphia for decades has been its lack of strong and competent leadership. The city is known as […]

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Meet Amber Rose

She’s sipping Smirnoff in Philly

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Morning Scoop: Guy Supposedly Pulls a Crossbow in Northeast Road Rage Incident

Guy Pulls Crossbow in Road Rage Incident. A 45-year-old man supposedly pulled a crossbow and pointed it at another man after a road rage incident […]


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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Michael Vick Has a New Clothing Line [PHOTOS]

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is partnering with Modell’s to launch a performance apparel brand called “V7.” The official announcement will be made Wednesday at two […]

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Penn State’s Freeh Report Set to Be Released on Thursday [UPDATE]

A report on the Penn State scandal conducted by the Freeh Group International Solutions—a consulting firm led by former FBI director Louis J. Freeh—is reportedly […]

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Coming Soon From Philly Mag: An Eagles Blog

Are you ready for some football? Given the way the Phillies have been playing, I suspect the answer to that question is yes. Which is […]

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Wanted: Gay Male Couples

Rutgers Camden’s new study

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Watch a Slow Motion Clip of John Kruk Eating Ribs Set to “Chariots of Fire”

During last night’s Home Run Derby, America was treated to a healthy dose of Chris Berman’s obnoxious, “Back, back, back, back, back, back, back, back, […]

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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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Roy Halladay to Begin Rehab Assignment

Doc Halladay—who has missed Phillies action since May 27th due to a strained lat muscle—will make a rehab start on Thursday for the Single-A Clearwater […]

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Police Find Decomposing Body of Rape Suspect in Radnor

Police discovered, on Tuesday, the decomposing corpse of a rape suspect in Radnor. The 63-year-old man appears to have committed suicide by shooting himself in […]

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Blatstein Owns Warehouse That Burned in Fishtown Tuesday Morning

Tower Investments—the real estate firm led by Bart Blatstein—owns the warehouse that burned in Fishtown this morning. The four-alarm fire screwed up your morning commute […]

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Papelbon and Rollins Say Phils Shouldn’t Trade Hamels

As a few Phillies gear up for Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, the rest of the team—and Phils fans everywhere—debate the looming issue of Cole Hamels […]

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