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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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Peyton Manning to the Eagles? Don’t Get Too Excited

Ever since the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning officially announced this week that they are parting ways, a virtually unanimous consensus has emerged among local […]

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Outlawing Gay – One State at a Time

Utah’s law prohibits gay talk

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Why Criticize the Stop Kony Video?

It is safe to say that last week, 99 percent of the people in this country had never heard the name Joseph Kony. That percentage […]

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Shagging Opens at William Way

Large textiles honor abstraction

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Philly Red Light Tickets Buy $20K Light in Central PA

If you were caught running a red light by one of the automated cameras in Philadelphia, then congratulations(!) for helping to fund the improvement of […]

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5 Reasons the U.S. Should Not Bomb Iran

Less than a year after publicly lecturing Barack Obama on the subject of Palestinian statehood, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was back in Washington over […]


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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Cardinal Bevilacqua Died of Natural Causes

The Montco coroner’s office has concluded it’s investigation into the death of Cardinal Anthony Beliacqua and determined that he died of natural causes. Cardinal Bevilacqua […]

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Ellen Talks Bullying

Why the R rating?

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Do You Read the Times? Or Skim It?

The other day in class, one of my students said, “As I’m sure you saw in this Sunday’s Times … ” Her insightful comment was […]

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PA Grandma Embroiled in Abortion Debate

Raised before Title IX, State Rep. Kathy Rapp started sports in her 20s. Rapp, who is a Republican representing a district in northwestern Pennsylvania, introduced […]

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Pink Pub Crawl is Back

Sip your way around the Gayborhood

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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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Did Greg Osberg Choke?

Well, I must admit: I didn’t see all this coming. From the trainwreck Greg Osberg has made of his administration at Philadelphia Media Network to the […]

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Morning Scoop: Lenfest Replaces Rendell as Chairman of Potential Inky Investors

Lenfest Takes Over Investment Group from Rendell. Gerry Lenfest has replaced Ed Rendell as the chairman of the group of investors working on an exclusive […]

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Gingrich and Santorum Don’t Represent Real Catholics

No Catholic I know, whatever their feelings about the canon of righteousness they were imbued with as a kid, is in any mood to stand […]

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What You Need to Know About Apple’s New iPad

You may have heard about a little shindig Apple held yesterday. The tech giant, as is their wont, built up a mighty buzz for their […]

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