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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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William Way to Launch SAGEWorks

New programs for those over 40

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Republicans Don’t Just Become Democrats

It’s the bottom of the ninth, you’re down a run, two outs and a man on second. Should he try to steal? Hell no. A […]

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Flyers Fun Won’t Last

Flyers fans might derive more satisfaction from winning a playoff series from New York or Boston–might–but it is certainly fun watching the locals smack around […]

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Why We’re Stuck in 1959 When It Comes to Cuba

The recent Ozzie Guillen saga has proven one thing: In Florida, it’s always 1959—and possibly will be forever. Never mind that it’s the 21st century, […]

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Morning Scoop: Mitt Romney at Franklin Institute

Romney’s in Philly. The presidential hopeful will be at the Franklin Institute today. Unfortunately for him, it’ll be for the Tri-State Tax Summit, so we’re […]

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Millennials to Boomers: Shut Up

My car’s red gas light turned on last week on my way to work. The local radio guy says through the static that millennials don’t […]


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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The 6 Ugliest Pieces of Public Art in Philly

Philadelphia has more outdoor sculpture than any city in the country. This is the kind of fact we Philadelphians like to trot out when we […]

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No Daily News Sign at New Inky Building

The Inquirer and the Daily News will soon be set up in new headquarters on Market Street. In addition to the change in venue, the […]

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Burrell Gets Emotional About Retiring as a Phillie

Pat the Bat had quite the career arc here in Philly. He was showered with boos when he spent a season flirting with the Mendoza […]

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What’s Your Buffett Number?

With all the ballyhoo about the Buffett Rule, the folks at the White House have released a module that allows you to calculate your “Buffett […]

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Celeb Scoop: Jada Says Everything’s Great With Will Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith Denies Marital Problems. Jada Pinkett Smith says everything’s great in paradise for her and Will Smith. She added that it’s unfortunate that […]

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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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Springsteen to Play Citizens Bank Park in September

This September—as the Phils work to lock down a playoff spot (fingers crossed)—The Boss will take the stage in their stadium. Springsteen recently announced the […]

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Chesco Woman Granted Custody of Embryos in Divorce

Usually, divorce proceedings have people divvying up property, hashing out custody agreements, and splitting other assets. In the case of one Chester County couple, “other […]

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Weekend Roundup

Ultimate event guide

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Comcast Monopoly Complaint Granted Trial

A federal judge ruled today that a nine-year-old complaint that Comcast had a stranglehold on Philadelphia area cable market can go to trial. The ruling […]

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