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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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U.S. Must Pay $4M in Temple Hospital Settlement

The government was deemed liable in a birth injury lawsuit.

News

Kenney Hiring State, Federal Lobbyists

The administration wants to appeal to Republicans.

Activists Protest Outside ICandy’s Sixth-Anniversary Party

On Saturday night, protesters demonstrated over racism at the controversial Gayborhood bar.

News

Philly Police Received Multiple Tips That Facebook Killer Steve Stephens Was In Philly

But as of 3 p.m., they say there’s “no indication” he’s actually here.

Barkley Criticizes Player’s Public Grief

The Sixers legend called Isaiah Thomas’s tears before an NBA playoff game “just not a good look.”

News

20 Shot, 4 Dead in Philly Since Good Friday

The warm weekend brought a spike in violence.


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

Archdiocese Begins Live Streaming Masses

Churches began live streaming a month ago.

News

Why Is Bob Brady Still in Charge?

With one politician after another heading to jail, how’s that working out for us?

News

Wanna Run the PPA? Now’s Your Chance

$233,677 per year and great perks.

Contractor Bans Cursing at Temple Work Site

WTF?

News

Wolf: Why Hasn’t Williams Resigned by Now?

The DA’s law license will be suspended in May.

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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.


New Sixers Mural Unveiled at Broad and Federal

The project pays homage to the team’s commitment to the community.

News

Are You Registered to Vote in the Primary?

The deadline is nigh – now’s your chance.

Winn Resigns as Mazzoni Center’s Medical Director

The nonprofit’s board confirmed the move on Friday morning.

News

Drone Photos Show “Trump 2020” on Top of New Comcast Tower

And we’re hearing that Comcast is none too happy about it.

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