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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

Do You Hate Dilworth Park?

Take our poll.

News

Trump Taj Mahal Files for Bankruptcy

The ‘world’s glitziest casino’ could close in November.

News

Penn State Students Rally for JoePa Statue

‘Where’s the statue?’ they shout.

News

Few Solutions Emerge From Atlantic City Summit

Chris Christie, business leaders gather to save the rapidly declining resort own.

News

Casey Backs Bill to Increase School Nurses

NURSE Act would let big districts apply for federal grants to help pay for nurses.

Vincent Fumo
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Vince Fumo Is Back in Business

The disgraced former state senator hired to help in battle for control of Southport.


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

Actor from Tom Wolf Ad Was in Torture Porn

Alan Benyak tortured women in Breeding Ground.

News

(UPDATE) Gerry Lenfest Is Tom Corbett’s Fifth-Biggest Donor

Inky publisher has given GOP candidate $252,000.

News

Nutter: Will Sign Pot Decriminalization Bill, With Tweaks

Smoking in public will result in $100 fine — and that can be erased with community service.

News

NCAA Restores PSU Scholarships, Bowl Eligibility

The worst of it is over for Nittany Lions fans.

Man Crush Monday: Alexander John

He shares stories behind some of his most swoon-worthy photo shoots.

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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

UPDATE: Ravens Release Ray Rice

Follows furor over new video of the running back striking his then-fiancée unconscious in AC.

News

33 Photos From the 2014 Philly Naked Bike Ride

Participants went as bare as they dared for cycling advocacy and body image acceptance.

News

Kenyatta Johnson Wants Ori Feibush Lawsuit Dismissed

Developer, councilman go another round in court.

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Another Report Suggests Taj Close to Bankruptcy

Closing could come in November.

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