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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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Will SEPTA Arrest You for Poor Etiquette?

If you take SEPTA with any regularity, you know that there are some impolite people who use the city’s public transportation. While putting your feet […]

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Why the Sixers Don’t Suck Anymore

On Friday night—after attending the Sixers home opener (a win over Detroit in which Jodie Meeks dropped 21)—some friends and I got together, had a […]

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Why the Sixers Don’t Suck Anymore

On Friday night—after attending the Sixers home opener (a win over Detroit in which Jodie Meeks dropped 21)—some friends and I got together, had a […]

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Mac From It’s Always Sunny Gets a Pilot on Fox

Fox has greenlit a new pilot based on the book Living Loaded. It chronicles a booze blogger’s lifestyle change as he transitions to the world […]

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Politics Truly Is for the Vindictive

Only 10 days into the new year, and already we have a political sin worthy of the 2012 championship. New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez […]

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Next Hot Vacation Spot: North Korea

I have always found North Korea to be one of the most fascinating countries on earth. From the creepy cult of personality that surrounded Kim Jong-il […]


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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Q&A: Sandra Bernhard

Pop culture, motherhood and more

What Girls Say to Gay Guys

The phenomenon continues

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HUG a Volunteer

DVLF’s new event thanks the community

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Women Want “New Sex,” Too

A few days ago, Vicki Larson interviewed sociologist Eric Anderson for the Divorce section of the Huffington Post about his new book, The Monogamy Gap: […]

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Charlie Rose Should Go Back to Bed

Judging by yesterday’s debut of “CBS This Morning,” Charlie Rose is not ready for his close-up, Mr. DeMille. Then again, why would anyone be surprised […]

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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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Morning Scoop: Nutter Serious About Education Changes

Nutter Visits Denver, Says Philly Schools Need to Adapt. Mayor Nutter’s second inaugural speech focused on the city’s school district and the changes that need […]

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Gay Marriage Top Priority for New Jersey State Senate

New Jersey Democrats announced this afternoon that their intention is to send a bill to Governor Chris Christie that would legalize gay marriage in the […]

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Three Guilty in Sheriff’s Office Fraud Scheme

Three men entered guilty please today, admitting their role in a fraud scheme that saw a former employee of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s office writing hundreds […]

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Paternos Donate $100K to Penn State

Joe and Sue Paterno made their annual $100,000 donation to the Paterno Liberal Arts Undergraduate Fellows Program and the Paterno Library last month. The donation […]

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