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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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2 Bryn Mawr Students Put Up Confederate Flag

The students ‘feigned ignorance.’

Jim Brady Profile: The Billy Pulpit

There exists an unwritten rule in many of America’s newsrooms. It stipulates that when a journalist of sufficient stature departs his job, he is sent […]

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Cary Williams Needs to Follow DeSean Jackson Out of Town

Missanelli: He’s just not on board with Chip.

Rally for Gay-Bashing Victims in Love Park Today

Brian Sims hosts a melange of city and state lawmakers.

News

Pa. Gov. Race: Wolf Leads Corbett in Latest Poll

He’s up 49 to 31 percent.

Council Members Push for LGBT Hate Crime Laws

A new bill seeks to fill the loophole.


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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Center City Dunkin’ Donuts Robbed With Hypodermic Needle

Here’s horrifying video of the incident.

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Cops Find Soiled Diaper of Suspect in State Trooper Killing

Are they closing in on Eric Frein?

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
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Revel Bidder: Auction Delay Makes It ‘Tainted’

Glenn Straub will have to wait a week.

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Pa. Defending Lawsuit by Blaming Victim for Own Rape

Kathleen Kane says she didn’t read the filing.

Gay-Bashing Suspects Released on Bail

They were arraigned overnight.

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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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Pa. Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

What they’re saying about the breakthrough.

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Council May Beef Up City’s Hate Crimes Law

Members won’t wait for action in Harrisburg.

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GOP Flier Links Wolf With Gosnell

Republicans go after Dem candidate on abortion.

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Five Great Philly Artifacts in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Mo’ne Davis donates her jersey today. It will join other pieces of Philly history.

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