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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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Why Have City Dems Endorsed a Candidate Who Compared Gay Men to Flatworms?

Plus: Johnny Doc and Tony Williams are at war, and Kenyatta Johnson is in the crossfire.

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Suit: Milton Street Can’t Run Because He’s an Independent

The mayoral candidate says Anthony Williams is behind the challenge.

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Council Committee OKs Rolling Back Rules for Tax-Exempt Groups

Religious leaders say they are prepared to fight all the way to the Supreme Court.

Man Crush Monday: HRC’s Marvin Rocha

“Activism never looked so good … “

My First Big Gay Atlantic City Weekend

I headed to AC to give OUT at Borgata a try.

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Stabbing at La Salle Dining Hall Sends 1 to Hospital

A 26-year-old man was stabbed in the chest.


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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Philly Firefighter Suing NY Daily News

They used a photo of him in their sex scandal coverage.

Can Disneyland Help Clean Up “Filthadelphia”?

A Council bill is inspired by the park’s theory on trash.

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Sharswood Residents Have PHA Deja Vu

Can the Housing Authority follow through on its pledge to transform the neighborhood ?

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Penn State Criticized for Ayers Speech

Former member of Weather Underground draws rebuke from Harrisburg.

19 Gay Things to Do This Week

HRC Gala Dinner, Shut Up & Dance, NSFW’s Nymph-themed dance romp and more.

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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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Pew Poll: Philadelphians Are Split on Charter Schools

What does that mean for the mayor’s race?

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Got Any Extra Horses?

The State Police want them.

Jewish Reform Group Installs First Openly Lesbian Leader

In Philadelphia this morning.

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Man’s Body Found Along Delaware River

It’s the second in the last week. Police are investigating.

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