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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.


News

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

Lawyers I.D. Johnny Doc’s Philly.com Commenter

Looks like you’re headed to court, Stephen J. Montemuro.

News

Christie Under Attack for Helicopter Use

Pro-Hillary group behind the criticism.

News

Goodbye Showboat. Goodbye Revel? Goodbye A.C.?

Miller: Revel could end up as a monument to Atlantic City’s broken dreams.

News

Binge-Drinking Deaths Higher in PA Than NY, NJ, or Maryland

Who says liquor privatization is deadly?

News

Sen. Hughes: State Ed Funding “Unacceptable”

Says Marcellus Shale tax needed to help augment funding.

News

Philly, Just Get Over Wawa Already

Speer Lejeune: Why so much emotional investment in something so, well, pedestrian?


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

McCaffery’s Suit Survives First Inky Objections

Judge will allow case to go forward.

Interview With Ross Mathews

Is he following Chelsea to Netflix?

News

Atlantic City’s Showboat Casino to Announce Closing

Announcement comes after Revel’s announcement it will close without a new buyer.

News

Report: Red Cross Won’t Say How It Spent Sandy Money

Charity argues that its spending is a “trade secret.”

News

If Mayor Nutter Fixed Traffic Tickets, So What?

Mathis: Philly’s got lots of big problems. Is ticket-fixing the one to get most furious about?

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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

Sixers to Tank Again Next Season?

McQuade: The team’s top two picks in the draft likely won’t contribute next year.

News

Ori Feibush Sues Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

Pointe Breeze developer says councilman has improperly stopped his projects.

News

Bill Bans Smoking in Jersey Parks

But local communities an create “smoking sections” at the beaches.

News

Sixers Take Embiid: What They’re Saying

Also acquire the rights to European player Dario Saric.

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