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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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Temple Prof: Stop Tornadoes with Giant Walls

His innovative solution.

Expect crowded conditions on the Broad Street Line around this time every day during the convention. | Photo: Ben Schumin
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Stats: Overnight SEPTA Trains a Hit

Ridership up 40-59 percent. Now if passengers could just board more quickly.

News

Philly Gets Dietz & Watson Building from N.J.

Revenge for the Sixers practice facility!

Frank Schaefer Re-Frocked

The Methodist Church lets the pro-gay pastor return to the pulpit.

News

Lawyer: McCaffery Cleared in FBI Probe

Claim comes during arguments over lawsuit against Inky.

6 Gay Things to Do This Week

Rob Smith reading, Summer Kamp kickoff, NSFW goes dark and more.


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.


News

Overseas Visits to Philly Up 13 Percent in 2013

Most visitors came from the U.K.

News

Rittenhouse Rape Suspect Worked at Tashan

The Indian restaurant has released a statement.

News

Phillies Fans Boo Corbett, Nutter

They weren’t even actually at the game!

News

Comcast Today: Merger Isn’t Getting Public Support

Comments at the FCC website are overwhelmingly negative.

News

Good Day Philadelphia Names New Co-Anchor

Alex Holley previously worked in South Carolina.

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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.


News

Sixers Post Job Ad for New Mascot

And the team wants it to have a college degree.

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Christie Somehow Involved in Second Bridge Scandal

At issue is Port Authority money.

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Three Big Obstacles in the Jerry Sandusky Case

How the law and bureaucracy slowed things down.

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Coons Vs. Castle: “The Delaware Way”

Mendte: I wish Mike Castle would consider challenging his currently un-opposed friend.

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