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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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FEMA Chief: Feds Probably Too Stingy With Sandy Aid

Officials were on guard against fraud, didn’t pay deserving claims.

News

Two Charged With Stealing $3.6 Million from PennDOT

Pair billed for work that had never been done.

News

Quit Your Whining About Jersey Shore Hotel Prices

Miller: Five reasons you’re not going to get a deal during peak season — and why it’s worth it anyway.

News

Art Museum Gets $5 Million State Renovation Grant

Just $345 million to go.

News

Biz Leaders Look to Philly’s Post-Nutter Future

Chamber of Commerce begins economic planning for next mayor.

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Anger Follows Cancellation of School Funding Vote

Schools may not open on time; activists plan protests.


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

How Philly Families Will Pay for Harrisburg’s Sins

And why the coming schools disaster didn’t have to happen.

News

John Bolaris Boxing Match Cancelled

And Damon Feldman says he’s suing.

What’s the Song of Summer 2014?

DJ Carl Michaels presents his top 10 picks.

News

Committee of Seventy Calls for Police Oversight Board

“Police misconduct has become an epidemic.”

Long Weekend: Navigating Gay Vegas

How to have a gay ol’ time in Sin 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.


A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
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Downtown Trolley Service Shuts Down Friday

“Trolley Tunnel Blitz” will take several weeks.

News

10 Men You Should Unfollow on Twitter

Palan: Going on a “digital man cleanse” during the #UnfollowAMan movement? Some tips.

News

UPDATE: Cigarette Tax Vote Canceled

Will Philly schools get the money they need?

News

Pa. Ranks Second in Teacher Sex Crimes

Texas was No. 1.

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