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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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About the ‘Confidence Gap’

Francis: Do women really lack confidence, or does society lack confidence in women?

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School Officials Didn’t Know of Main Line Drug Investigation

Prosecutors say schools don’t want the image problem.

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Former Jenkintown Athletic Director Admits to Relationship With Student

Philadelphia’s Mark Citron pleaded guilty this week.

LGBT Parents Still Face Bias in Child Custody Cases

A new study out of Drexel.

Yes, still. Compared to the absolute destruction on many North Jersey beaches, where homes are still empty and entire blocks have been bulldozed, our South Jersey shores fared relatively well (and I say relatively because some people here lost everything). Still, climate change isn't going away, and neither are issues of flood zones and flood insurance, nor the debate of whether or not our barrier island beach towns will be here for the long haul, and what we can do to protect them (i.e. dunes — the Margate resistance to dunes should continue to be nasty). We'll hit the two-year anniversary in October, but expect this to be affecting policy for a long time. I still hear people talking about the Storm of '62. Sandy will be on our lips more than 50 years from now, too.
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Poll: Jersey Still Feeling Effects of Sandy

Two-thirds of residents say state not back to normal.

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Flyers Lose, Fans Flip Off Former Flyer

McQuade: When your team loses, you need to find something to entertain you.


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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Bariatric Surgery and the Bedroom

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6 Questions with Alayna Sands

Why you should dine out for life.

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Phillies Tickets Are Really Expensive

Only the Cubs,Yankees and Red Sox charge more

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It Is Now Legal to Be Both Pregnant and Employed in Philadelphia

Employers are required to notify employees starting this week.

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3 Reasons Republicans Shouldn’t Worry About the Comcast Merger

It’s not like the GOP has opposed media consolidation before.

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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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Philly High School Football Team Featured in Documentary

MLK Cougars are the focus of the film, to be shown on ESPN.

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Penn State Unaffected by Affirmative Action Ruling

University says it cultivates diversity by recruiting heavily in urban areas.

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Report: Center City Still Faces Challenges

Eds, meds, and tourism declined in 2013.

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Teachers, Activists Aim to Dissolve SRC

Want ballot question to replace Philly schools administration.

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