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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

Opinion

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

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State Rep Wants Fantasy Sports Sites to Partner With Casinos

Rep. George Dunbar introduces new bill.

A Very Philly Thanksgiving

Photography by Jason Varney Click to jump: Entrées | Side Dishes and Appetizers | Desserts » Entrées Jose Garces’s Deep-Fried Turkey Restaurateur and chef WHY […]

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Chaput: More Big Families, Please

Archbishop says it’s “sad” when couples have only two children.

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Congressman to Comcast: Don’t Let Donald Trump Host SNL

Read the pointed letter.

Gay Sex in the Philly City: Why Are You Flirting With Me If You Have a Boyfriend?

Would your boyfriend kill you if you knew you had your hand in my lap?

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Trust the Process?

Bodner: Measuring progress during 76ers risky rebuild.


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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Million-Dollar Homes Sell at Record Pace

Morning headlines: But it’s not just the high end of Philly’s real estate market that’s improving.

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Foxcatcher Documentary on ESPN Tonight

Series takes a look at John du Pont, the “Prince of Pennsylvania.”

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Nutter and Rendell Endorse Independent Council Candidate

It’s a big boost for Andrew Stober’s campaign. But can he win?

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Broad Street Median Parking Spotlighted on ESPN

McQuade: A brief history of Philly’s most Philly parking practice.

Orbiter 3’s Newest Play Examines Queer Life in Dakar

Emma Goidel’s A Knee That Can Bend opens next month.

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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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NBA GM’s Predict Okafor Will Win Rookie of the Year

NBA.com released a survey of the league’s general managers, who predicted 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor would take home the Rookie of the Year award.

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A Homeless Toddler in LOVE Park Is Everyone’s Problem

Weymouth: “Homeless” and “toddler” are two words that can’t possibly go together.

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13 Princeton Students Have Weird Infectious Disease

Don’t touch anything with your hands, feet or mouth if you’re there.

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Missing Girl Hanniya Mitchell Has Been Found

Good news from the police.

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