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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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GOP Candidate Caught on Tape: “You Should F— Me”

Brian McDowell is running for a New Jersey Assembly seat.

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Protesters Held a Funeral at Pat Toomey’s House

It involved a coffin and 50 concerned constituents.

The Songs That Should Win SEPTA’s Commute Playlist Contest

You know Lynyrd Skynyrd is on here.

Opinion

What I’ve Learned From Philly’s Homeless

Nickels: Success stories, unseen hierarchies, and the surprising generosity of Philadelphians.

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NFL Draft Will Cost Philly $500K

The money will go toward city services.

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This New Podcast Will Change the Way You Think About Philly Teens

It’s a real eye-opener.


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.


The Phillies Were 2016’s Most Profitable MLB Team

Yes, the same Phillies that finished fourth in the NL East.

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Philly Man Sues Amazon Over Exploding iPhone Charger

Julian Bradley says the explosion caused severe burns to his leg.

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DNC Brought Philly $120M Less Than Promised

But the $230 million it generated was still a boon.

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This Rittenhouse Couple Is In Big IRS Trouble

Husband-and-wife attorneys are facing federal tax charges.

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Why Some Philly Schools Could Lose Funding

Staffing shortages could put grants at risk.

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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.


John Legend Teams With Penn on Criminal Justice Reform

The singer has long been an outspoken voice on social issues.

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SEPTA Announces Panhandling Crackdown

The transit agency will deploy plainclothes officers.

Montco Man Charged With Abusing Wife, Kids

Police say he stuck needles under his children’s fingernails and forced them to sleep in coffin-like boxes.

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Lawyer Charged With Stealing From Special-Needs Clients

He allegedly used the money for Wawa, Comcast and to donate to Hillary Clinton.

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