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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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Cops Find Soiled Diaper of Suspect in State Trooper Killing

Are they closing in on Eric Frein?

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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Revel Bidder: Auction Delay Makes It ‘Tainted’

Glenn Straub will have to wait a week.

News

Pa. Defending Lawsuit by Blaming Victim for Own Rape

Kathleen Kane says she didn’t read the filing.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Released on Bail

They were arraigned overnight.

News

Pa. Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

What they’re saying about the breakthrough.

News

Council May Beef Up City’s Hate Crimes Law

Members won’t wait for action in Harrisburg.


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

GOP Flier Links Wolf With Gosnell

Republicans go after Dem candidate on abortion.

News

Five Great Philly Artifacts in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Mo’ne Davis donates her jersey today. It will join other pieces of Philly history.

News

Gay-Bashing Suspect Tweeted Patient’s Severed Finger Photo

She’s been suspended from hospital job.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Kaylynn McLean

“I think artistic, passionate, strong women are the sexiest.”

News

Philadelphia Judge Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges

Municipal Court Judge Joseph C. Waters Jr. resigned abruptly yesterday.

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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

Mugshots: Gay-Bashing Suspects

All three have been charged.

News

MIT Student From Chester County Found Dead

Phoebe Wang was a sophomore at MIT.

Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies Stadium Best for Getting Homers

CBP ties for top honors.

News

Ed Rendell Is Using Bedbugs to Fight Brooklyn’s DNC Bid

Ex-Philly mayor says he’s just “busting chops.”

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