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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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How Does Philly’s Compare With This Week’s Other Famous Sinkholes?

Kinda weak, actually.

News

$700K Lotto Ticket Sold in Delaware County

But the winner hasn’t stepped forward yet.

Weekend Roundup

Equality Forum, Bearlesque turns 1 + more gay ways to spend the weekend.

News

Sinkhole Disrupting Trolley Service (Updated)

It’s a big one.

News

Modern Dental Implants Revolutionize Tooth Replacements

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15 Reasons Las Vegas Sucks

Marks: And yet more people are going there than ever.


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

Comcast Today: Could Sports Fans Scuttle Merger?

Anger over the cable company hoarding local sports viewing for its subscribers.

PHOTOS: Equality Forum Kicks Off

Snaps from the VIP reception at the Loews.

Christie Donors May Back Jeb Bush

Jersey governor is losting support for presidency.

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Tom Wolf Will Be the Democratic Nominee — Here’s Why

Geeting: The race has been over for weeks. Just look at the numbers.

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A Father and Daughter Weight-Loss Story

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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.


GALAEI Honors Philly Revolutionary Leaders

at its 25th Anniversary Celebration

News

Anti-Privatization Ad Is the Reefer Madness of PA Liquor

If private stores sell liquor, children will die.

News

Pennsylvania’s Undemocratic Democracy

Mathis: Candidates frequently get tossed from the ballot before voters have a say. There’s got to be a better way.

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Carpenters Union Goes on Strike at PA Convention Center

Carpenter’s Union trying to “protect members and not lose jobs.”

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