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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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Endorsements in the Philly DA Race

The list has four categories: officials, organizations, notable people, and wards.

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What’s Pat Toomey Hiding From?

The senator went to great lengths to convince the world he was the last reasonable Republican.

News

One of Us: Christine Flowers

The conservative columnist talks Tina Fey, her cricket phobia, and why she’s tired of people saying she looks like a certain sorta-hot right-wing lady.

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Best Thing: Aaron Altherr Erupts

There’s always something, if you dig deep enough.

Who Is Tom MacArthur …

… and what did he do to rile up South Jersey?

News

Doobie’s Shut Down by the City

The owner of the venerable Lombard Street watering hole says she hopes to reopen on Monday.


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.


LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones

We chat with the well-known activist and newsmaker.

News

18th Street Bridge Over I-676 to Close for an Entire Year

It’ll go into effect during the Monday morning rush hour.

Poll: Khan and Krasner Tied in DA Race

But more than a fifth of voters remain undecided.

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6 Montco Correctional Officers Charged in Alleged Assaults

Investigators say the incidents happened in February.

‘Perfect Storm’ Rescue Ship Sunk Off Cape May Coast

The USCGC Tamaroa is the latest addition to an artificial reef.

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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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DNC Host Committee Gave Out $1 Million in Bonuses

Here’s where some of that leftover money went.

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Judge Orders Prosecutors to Charge Driver in Amtrak Crash

The Philly DA’s Office recently said it would not press charges.

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Frank Fina Will Defend Indicted PSU Frat President

The student was charged in Timothy Piazza’s death.

Could Philly Become a Real NASCAR Town?

Auto racing has rowdy tailgates and offers “constant action.” What does that remind you of?

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