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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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The 10 Most Annoying Brand Mascots

After hearing the (exciting) news that the Pennsylvania lottery sent spokesthing Gus the Groundhog to the taxidermist, we asked ourselves what other fictional brand representatives […]

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Corbett Criticizes Rendell Bid for Inky on Talk Radio

Tom Corbett was on The Dom Giordano Show on 1210 AM today when he criticized Ed Rendell for attempting to buy the Philadelphia Media Network. […]

VIDEO: Santorum’s New Attack Ad

Cue the ominous music. What’s better than talking trash on an opponent in a political campaign? Flashing white text on a black background to demonstrate […]

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Chris Christie Says Santorum Was Awful in Debate

Critics had it pretty easy today after Rick Santorum was less than stellar in last night’s GOP debate. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie offered up […]

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Grindr Gets Political

The app teams with Courage Campaign

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Temple Grad Is First Female Globetrotter Since ’93

Fatima “TNT” Maddox will play five games as a Harlem Globetrotter in March to start her career with the infamous team. Maddox is a Temple […]


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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Former Cop Found Guilty of Murder

Frank Tepper has been found guilty of murder for the 2009 shooting death of William Panas Jr. At the time of the shooting, Tepper was […]

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Is Washington Ready for Wawa?

What’s the worst part about visiting Washington D.C.? It’s not that you have to jump through hoops to buy tickets or sit in traffic on […]

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The Early Days of AIDS

Tyrone Smith shares his story

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NoH8 on the Hill

Ten members of Congress pose

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Son Snitches on Mom for Sleeping With Friend

It’s going to be a long day if we’re going to continue to hear stories like this. A 15-year-old in Upper Chichester reported that 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.


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Beat the Schuylkill With Traffic App

Ever wish you could pick a route home based on how bad traffic will be 15 minutes from now? Waze, the GPS-based navigation app that […]

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Comcast Can Help You Spy on Your Children

Comcast offers cable TV. Comcast offers high-speed Internet. Comcast offers long-distance telephone service. And now, Comcast offers its Xfinity Home Security package, complete with a […]

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Google Wants Comcast’s Cable TV Business

Just yesterday, we learned that Comcast was set to challenge Netflix with Xfinity Streampix, a $4.99/month streaming video service, an announcement that caused Netflix stock […]

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Government Should Stay Out of Your Doctor’s Office

Sometimes the best intentions lay track to the very worst policies. If you need proof, look no further than the disastrous comedy of errors known as […]

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