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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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Glee Star’s Boyfriend Found Dead in Philly Hotel

Matt Bendik, Becca Tobin’s boyfriend, died yesterday.

News

Work on Phillies Mural to Finally Begin

And the Phillies stink now. What great timing!

News

Tom Corbett Just Gave Everybody the Finger

A picture from Thursday’s budget signing goes viral.

News

Chris Christie Has Raised $60 Million for GOP

Scandal? What scandal?

News

Alleged Main Line Drug Leader Waives Hearing

Timothy Brooks will be arraigned August 27th.

News

Kathleen Kane, Exxon Face Off Over Fracking

Energy company says Pa. prosecutor has unfairly targeted the industry.


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.


Methodist Church Strikes Again

Complaint filed against local gay-friendly pastors.

News

New Pa. Tanning Law Now in Effect

It bans tanning by those under the age of 17.

Local Bloggers Call Josh Schonewolf Event Racist

Outrage over “Once You Go Black.”

News

Transit Roundup: PATCO Fans, SEPTA Petition and More

Plus: A new SEPTA slogan suggestion.

News

Forbes Left Comcast’s Roberts Family Off List

“America’s Richest Family” list missing one very important one.

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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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News

School District Sending Out 342 Layoff Notices

The layoffs are unrelated to the stalled cigarette tax.

News

Zoning Board Approves New Topless Club

Cheerleaders’ dancers will soon be able to take off their pasties.

5 Reasons to Get Your Butt Waxed

For God’s sake, put down those razors.

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Why Wilmington Is So Dangerous

Police there need a homicide unit.

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