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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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Police Arrest Man for Child-Luring Attempts

The PPD is still investigating other incidents in the Northeast.

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Driver Charged in Crash That Critically Injured Abington Teen

Police say James Clark IV was traveling more than double the speed limit.

News

TV Cameras Catch Eagles Player Relieving Himself on Sideline

When you gotta go, you gotta go.

News

Could a Music Festival Produced By a Philly Attorney Actually Be Cool?

Meet the Ballard Spahr lawyer who moonlights as a concert producer.

News

All of You Equifax Haters Couldn’t Be More Wrong

Marks: Yeah, they lost your data. Oops. But sadly, you still need them.

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News

Time for a Protest: Ben Carson Is Coming to Philly

The HUD secretary is being welcomed the Philly way.


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 Woman Wants to Open Shelter for People and Pets

Stephanie Sena is raising money to open the homeless shelter.

Queer Scholar Releases Book on Black Comic Culture

Dr. Sheena Howard will celebrate the launch of The Encyclopedia of Black Comics this Tuesday.

Hard Fouls and Airballs: Inside My Doomed Tryout for the Delaware 87ers

But former Sixer Elton Brand was impressed by my “gritty playing style.”

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Pa. State Rep: I’ll Run Over Protesters Who Block Traffic

Republican legislator Aaron Bernstine is taking flak for his controversial tweets.

News

Man Escapes Hurricane Irma, Winds Up at Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar

He finds comfort in an unexpected place.

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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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Kevin Hart on Extortion Scandal: “I Made a Bad Error”

The comedian apologized to his wife and kids.

How Jack Posobiec Became the King of Fake News

The Trump troll the Internet loves to hate is a 32-year-old kid from Norristown.

Broad Street Median Parking and the Philly Soul

If we can’t park in the middle of Broad Street, can we call ourselves Philadelphians?

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Best Thing: John Gonzalez Made Mike Missanelli Look Ridiculous

Hingston: Not that that’s especially hard.

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