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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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How Is That Lent Sacrifice Working Out for You?

I vividly remember finishing my packed lunch in my middle-school cafeteria and then actively trying to stop myself from going up to the lunch counter […]

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Gay Pride, Military Style

A sure sign of DADT’s repeal

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Save Your Fake Outrage Over Pink Slime

If you’re willing to eat a hamburger that costs a dollar, should it perturb you to find out that you’re getting more of the cow […]

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Utley Can’t Make It to the Hall of Fame

Lost amid 1) all the unfortunate hand-wringing over Chase Utley’s balky knees; 2) the ultimately pointless finger-pointing about who was wrong about when Utley would […]

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Morning Scoop: Guy Arrested With Clooney Has Philly Ties

Guy Arrested With Clooney Has Philly Ties. John Prendergast is a 49-year-old Temple grad who started his career as an aide to U.S. Rep. William […]

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Xanax Works. That’s the Problem.

I went into rehab in 2000 to deal with an addiction to methamphetamine. I shared my room with a woman in her sixties or seventies […]


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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Photos: HRC Philly

HughE Dillon shares some snapshots

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Police Rescue Dogs, Find 60 Stolen Bikes

The Philadelphia Police Department found approximately 75 stolen bicycles while raiding a house suspected to be part of a dog-fighting ring on Lehigh Avenue. An […]

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The Atlantic Drinks the Wegmans Kool-Aid

The word is getting out about Wegmans and the way the company treats its employees. Focus on what’s best for the workers and morale improves. […]

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Charges Dropped for Two Teens in Cabbie Assault

Charges against two of the three teens charged with assaulting a cabbie and his passenger in Center City back in January have been dropped. A […]

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Philly Among Best Cities on Earth for Parks

As if we needed any reminder after the gorgeous weather we enjoyed last week, Frommer’s has included Philly on its list of the greatest cities […]

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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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VIDEO: Rick Santorum’s Angry Face

So, in case you missed it, Rick Santorum was less than thrilled with a question posed by New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny yesterday. Zeleny […]

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Charlie Manuel Goes to Outer Space

A local artist has created his fourth Dugout Phunnies. The series is a comic created by David Jablow that features your favorite Phillies as heroes […]

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Q&A: PGMC’s Joseph Buches

New music and the 30th anniversary

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35 More Layoffs at Inquirer?

Less than two weeks ago, 19 employees of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com found out that they were on the layoff list, with […]

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