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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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Survey: Penn, Princeton Grads Hard to Date

Alums of both schools got poor grades.

STUDY: LGBT Community More Likely to Be Affected By Depression

Here’s how we can use yoga to make us happier.

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“Jewboy” Obituary in Inquirer, Daily News

An apology has followed.

Trans Law Center: “Keep Your Halloween Costume in Check”

A word to the wise before someone does blackface.

News

Cops Looking for Rittenhouse Bicycle Thieves

Four were taken over the weekend from a garage.

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Valley Forge Casino CEO Suspended; SugarHouse Fined

Both casinos had incidents with underage patrons.


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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Pa. Attorney General, Chief Justice Reach Porn Deal

Ron Castille will get a ‘personal review’ of emails.

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Ramsey Laments “Basic Mistrust” of Police

“We need to find a way to break down those barriers.”

News

Wolf, Corbett Spar in Final Debate

Candidates attempt to draw contrasts with each other.

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SEPTA Late-Night Service Is Here to Stay

On average, 15,000 passengers used the service each weekend.

News

Casino Workers Protest Taj Givebacks

About 30 union members arrested after shutting down expressway entrance to Atlantic City.

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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.


Woman Crush Wednesday

Jamie Gordon on the city’s most crush-worthy business owners.

News

[Update] Comcast Customer Details Firing Allegation

Comcast now offering a public apology, says it didn’t ask for him to be fired.

News

Philly to Bissinger: Buzz Off

Mendte: The Nick Foles basher writer demanded an apology. He got something else instead.

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Man in Halloween Mask Robs Bank

It’s the second time he’s hit this branch.

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