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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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Man Crush Monday

Party producer Josh Schonewolf on his local dude crushes.

Philadelphia + a Pipeline (or Two) = America’s Next Energy Hub

About 1,400 miles from Philadelphia, at the northern edge of the Louisiana bayou, lies a spaghetti junction of steel tubing called Henry Hub, where 13 […]

News

Will Carl Icahn Save the Taj Mahal Casino?

Report says he’s weighing $100 million bid.

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Council Delays PGW Sale Review

Now expected in mid-October.

News

(UPDATE) Penn Student Dead of Apparent Suicide

University has been expanding its counseling outreach.

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WATCH: Is This the Coolest Moment From the Puerto Rican Day Parade?

Al Día says this Instagram video is a hit.


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

In Pennsylvania, Heroin is Cheaper and Easier to Get Than Alcohol

And overdose deaths are rising.

Does Fighting Hate Crimes With Hate Speech Really Help?

What do we gain by vilifying Kathryn Knott?

News

America’s Worst City for Bike Thefts

Philly is a great city for bike lovers — and an even better one for bike thieves.

News

Report: Philly Has Highest Overdraft Fees in America

According to Bankrate.com.

News

Solomon Jones’ Quaint Views on Women, Men

Hingston: On issues of gender and marriage, the Daily News columnist is living in the past.

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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

Rape Charges Dropped Against Former Cop

Richard DeCoatsworth’s story takes another turn.

PHOTOS: First Comes Love Book Launch at UArts

Barbara Proud debuts her new book featuring LGBT couples from the region.

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More Charter Schools Coming to Philly Thanks to Cigarette Tax Bill

It was part of the deal.

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Was Comcast Too Aggressive With Its Merger Defense?

NYT columnist thinks so.

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