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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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There’s a Dead Whale Floating in the Delaware

The whale was spotted in South Philly Tuesday morning.

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A.C. Councilman Accused of Wearing Cop’s Shirt

Rizwan Malik indicted in strange incident.

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Ted Beitchman Is Back With Fast Philly Sports

And Inga Saffron is not amused.

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Mike Trout to Draw 8K Fans to Phillies Tonight

Fans of the Millville native are planning to pack CBP.

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The Items in Every Family’s Home that Pose a Risk to Your Child—You May Be Surprised

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Hey, Miley, Stop Trying to Speak for the Gays

Your “everyone’s a little gay” joke went too far.


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.


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WATCH: Anti-Fracking Protester Interrupts Drexel Gov Debate

A protester rushed the stage. She was booed.

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Philly Unions Quarrel over New Work Rules

It’s Johnny Doc vs. the Teamsters and Carpenters unions.

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Shooting at Broad and Lombard

A 4-month-old child was involved.

3 Philly LGBT Groups Win Knight Arts Grants

A grand total of $140,000.

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Comcast Today: Pitching the Merger

Comcast takes out full-page ad in Wall Street Journal.

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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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Pa. Auditor General: Charter School Oversight a ‘Mess’

Calls for changes, including more than $100 million more in funding to Philly.

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Yet Another Philly Rowhome Collapses

And the owner of the property is nowhere to be found.

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Rowan Students, Alumni Protest Christie Commencement Speech

Online petition seeks another speaker at the event.

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Officials: Philly Facing Heroin Crisis

Hundreds of people could be killed, leaders say.

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