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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

Building Replaces Flag After Inquirer Story

Also, Bob Brady is here to help with all your flag needs.

Sarah Paulson Reveals She Will Play a Two-Headed Woman

On American Horror Story: Freak Show.

News

Ex-Flyers Ice Girl: There Should Be a Union

A Flyers Ice Girl’s game check? About $50.

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News

Sam Katz Is Right: Philly Must Sell PGW Now

Marks: It’s just a start, though. More creative ideas for privatize libraries, courts, and more.

News

WATCH: Bolaris Can’t End Video Chat for 5 Minutes

A chat with users of his new site literally can’t end.

News

Can Christie Buy Presidency with N.J. Tax Dollars?

Mathis: His job-subsidy strategy is expensive, but it’s not really presidential.


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

Rendell: Philly Needs to Raise $40 Million to Host 2016 Dems

But says national corporations will contribute much of that.

News

Nutter Reverses Course, Supports Paid Sick Leave

Has vetoed a bill twice; now appoints a study group.

Report: Shale Tax Seen as Likely

Money needed to fill growing state budget deficit.

News

WATCH: Chris Christie Dancing on The Tonight Show

Jersey governor shows off his moves.

News

Philadelphia Cyclist Wins $2.4M Judgement

She successfully sued over being doored, run over in 2011.

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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.


Hallmark Releases First Gay Father’s Day Card

For those of us with two pops.

News

Plea Deal in Police Officer’s Slaying

Moses Walker was killed after his shift in 2012.

News

Pulitzer Prize Winner Lifted from Inquirer

He cribbed from a series Matt Katz wrote about Camden.

News

Five Tips for Faking Your Way Through the “Dreaded World Cup Conversation”

Lazor: Here’s how to talk about soccer without knowing much about it.

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