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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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Delaware Lawyer Launches Dumbest Hunger Strike in History of Mankind

Fighting for your right to post sexy selfies and still find a job.

Philly Jewish Temple Welcomes Trans Advocate Joy Ladin

To tell her story about transitioning at work.

News

Coverage of the Lewis Katz Memorial

Public memorial for Inquirer co-owner took place this morning.

News

“Someone Falls In Love at a Wawa Every Day”

Proof of what we already knew.

Watch: Jonah Hill Apologizes for Homophobic Slur

But do you forgive him?

News

Philadelphia Archdiocese Sues Over Contraception Coverage

Doesn’t want affiliated charities required to provide birth control.


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

Final Jeopardy! Has Local Clue

Do you know the correct response?

News

3 Things the PA House Might’ve Done Instead of Pass “In God We Trust”

Better ways for state officials to spend their time.

News

Lewis Katz Remembered in Camden, Jersey

Businessman never forgot his roots.

News

Gov. Christie Hails Crime Drop in Camden

Yes, really.

Another Poll: Wolf Leads Corbett by 25 Points

Can Corbett dig his way out?

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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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Council Will Consider PGW Sale on Its Timeline — Not the Mayor’s

And that could mean the sale falls apart.

News

Bill Clinton To Memorialize Lewis Katz

Plus: Ed Rendell, Drew Katz and, of course, Bill Cosby.

hate crime laws

9 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

And the Pride festivities begin!

UPDATE: Marino Withdrawing from NFL Concussion Lawsuit

“It was never Marino’s intention to initiate litigation in this case.”

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