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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.


News

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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News

8 Reasons I’m Happy It’s Not 1963

Marks: If you think running a small business is rough right now…

News

NEast Philly Is Folding

Another news outlet bites the dust.

BEST OF THE GAYBORHOOD: Shopping

Where to burn a hole in your pocket.

Septa regional rail train
News

SEPTA Funding Is Coming, Baby!

$2.3 billion transportation bill passes Senate, headed to Corbett’s desk.

News

Philadelphia Gets Perfect Score for LGBT Friendliness

From the Human Rights Campaign.

Philadelphia Building Collapse
News

Sympathy for L&I

What the department’s spokeswoman taught me about an ailing agency.


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.


Kennedy Brothers Once Considered Buying the Eagles

While Jack was in office.

Michael Vick and Nick Foles
News

Vick Vs. Foles Is Not Black Vs. White

Mendte: Keep your racial controversy out of my quarterback controversy.

News

No Settlement in Inquirer Ownership Case

Four hours of negotiations were for naught. Now it’s in Judge McInerney’s hands.

Malcolm Gladwell. Photo | Kris Krug
News

Malcolm Gladwell to Penn Students:

Would you go to Penn if you couldn’t tell people you went to Penn?

Preston Elliot From Preston & Steve Loves to Sing Journey

He also had a run-in with Paul McCartney and tells why his wife doesn’t want him in the kitchen.

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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.


National Transgender Day of Remembrance: Vigil Roundup

Where to find all of the trans-remembrance vigils in the region tonight.

George Zimmerman, acquitted in the high-profile killing of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, listens in court Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Sanford, Fla., during his hearing on charges including aggravated assault stemming from a fight with his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Joe Burbank, Pool)
News

Anyone Still Buying Zimmerman’s Passivity?

Francis: He’s facing new allegations of domestic abuse. Will justice be done?

Hall and Oates album cover for Private Eyes, the Very Best of Hall and Oates
News

Hall & Oates Have Slim Lead on Hall of Fame Ballot

At this writing, H&O only has a bare 160-vote lead over Peter Gabriel.

News

Is the Eagles’ Connor Barwin the NFL’s Most Fearsome Hipster?

“How Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Connor Barwin — a bike-riding, socially conscious, Animal Collective–loving hipster — is redefining what it means to be a football player.”

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