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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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News

Corbett’s Inability to Understand Pa.’s Economy in 4 Charts

Mathis: The governor mistakenly blames the poor. Again.

News

23 Best Signs From the Philadelphia Teachers’ Protest

Teachers jammed Broad Street late Thursday afternoon.

Throwback Thursday: Tommi Avicolli Mecca

One of Philly’s first trans activists, and a co-founder of William Way.

News

Adorable Dog Joins Montgomery County DA’s Office

Meet Turks, the courthouse comfort dog.

News

McCaffery Sorry for Porn Emails, Rips Pa. Chief Justice

“The latest lie in the Chief Justice’s egomaniacal mission to ‘get me.’”

News

Woman Accused of Real Estate Ponzi Scheme

Authorities say she bilked investors out of $2 million.


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.


10 Gay Horror Films You Can Stream Instantly

Gay werewolves, lesbian vampires from the ’70s and the gayest Freddy movie ever made.

News

Inky, Daily News Websites Shutting Down

Only Philly.com will represent the papers online.

News

Students: School Reform Commission Member Told Us ‘You Belong in Jail’

After students attempted to disrupt a showing of a pro-charter school drama.

News

2014 Eagles Team Photo Placed in Philadelphia Art Museum

And its location is appropriate.

News

Activists: Immigration Enforcement Shifting to Philly Suburbs

Federal activity declines in Philadelphia since city ended cooperation.

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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.


News

Chris Christie Argues With Retired Cop on Radio Show

N.J. Gov. and retired worker spar over pensions.

Gay Movie Review: Pride

Matthew Warchus’s latest is the most enjoyable LGBT film of the year.

News

Delaware Man Sues Over Pink Panties Incident

Suit: Worker awoke wearing panties after colonoscopy.

News

4 Teens Charged After Firefight With Lawmakers

They’re all being charged as adults.

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