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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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Woman Killed After Hit by Three Vehicles

Two of them fled the scene.

News

Cue the Complaining: A Heat Wave Is Coming

Four days of 90+ degree heat.

News

Corbett Expands Medicaid to 300,000

He’s the ninth Republican governor to sign on to Obamacare.

News

Montgomery Takes Temporary Leave From Phillies

Former GM Pat Gillick to step in on interim basis.

News

5 Reasons Fall Could be Great for Politics in Philly

Sick leave, marijuana decriminalization: It could be an exciting autumn.

News

Report: Penn State Bowl Ban Likely to be Reduced

Sources say the university has gone beyond NCAA requirements.


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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Fake Cops Rob Fishtown Biz of $87,700

They got away in a 1990s SUV.

News

Delco Youth Baseball Team Plays for National Championship Tonight

Broomall-Newtown’s 13-15 Babe Ruth team plays at 10:05 p.m.

Oh, the Shade of It All

Sometimes the Gayborhood can feel like high school all over again.

News

Sorry Birds Fans, Eagles Won’t Win Super Bowl

Mendte: Despite the big predictions, this year is not the year.

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Missing N.J. Student Found Dead in Israel

Aaron Sofer, 23, went missing last week.

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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

Philly Cop Sues Philly Police for Police Brutality

That doesn’t happen very often.

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3 Days After Pro Debut, A.C. Boxer Charged with Murder

Arrest made in Nelson Viera slaying.

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5 Big Jersey Shore Stories, Revisited

Miller: Looking back on the trends that defined the summer of 2014.

How to Skip College — and Thrive

The lecture hall is packed. The elephant-gray room is set up like a mini-arena to allow for maximum capacity and good acoustics. It’s new but […]

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