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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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Good Day Philadelphia Names New Co-Anchor

Alex Holley previously worked in South Carolina.

News

Sixers Post Job Ad for New Mascot

And the team wants it to have a college degree.

News

Christie Somehow Involved in Second Bridge Scandal

At issue is Port Authority money.

News

Three Big Obstacles in the Jerry Sandusky Case

How the law and bureaucracy slowed things down.

News

Coons Vs. Castle: “The Delaware Way”

Mendte: I wish Mike Castle would consider challenging his currently un-opposed friend.

The Other Side to Mr. Gay Philly

Lou Cutler wants to stick needles in you.


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

City Still Not Sure Why Rowhome Exploded

The Fitler Square house blew up on May 1.

News

Ex-Cop Kills Man Trying to Rob Her Store

She also served in the Secret Service.

News

10 Emojis Philly Needs Right Now

Palan: There are some stories only Philadelphians can tell.

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Nun Assaulted in Port Richmond

She was in her habit at the time.

News

Hockey Analysts Don’t Like Flyers’ Latest Trade

It’s almost unanimous.

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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: Arrest Made in Rittenhouse Assault

Suspect is 28 years old, has not been identified yet.

News

Union Crackdown Bill Advances in PA House

State would stop collecting dues for public unions.

News

Poll: Christie Slowly Catching Up to Clinton in Iowa

He’s five points closer than in March.

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Could the Sixers Draft Wiggins and Embiid?

Mendte: If everything shakes out just right, the Sixers’ draft could be awesome.

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