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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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When Did Ed Rendell Become Such a Wuss?

Mathis: The former governor is wrong: Rob McCord’s attack ad on Tom Wolf is fair game.

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Filmmaker “Crowdsourcing” Funding for Kermit Gosnell Movie

More than 19,000 people have contributed to the movie’s budget.

News

Paralyzed Rutgers Player Will Speak at Commencement

Eric LeGrand said he was invited, uninvited, then invited again.

News

Democrats Walk Out of Kane Impeachment Hearing

Say Daryl Metcalfe isn’t following proper impeachment procedure.

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Moody’s Warns of Mass Exodus from Philly Schools

Says budget problems may cause flight to charters, downgrade in bond rating.

News

Pedestrian Thrown Off Overpass in ‘Extremely Critical Condition’

Fell 38 feet to the roadway after being struck by a driver.


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

Minimum Wage for City Contractors Hiked to $12

Subcontractors get the raise, too.

News

Cops: Men Rob Gas Station, Serve Customers

The trio shot and tied up the 18-year-old clerk, then pocketed the business’s proceeds for hours.

News

Philly Actress Films Abortion for YouTube

“This video is for all of us,” says Emily Letts.

News

Comcast Today: What Will a Post-Merger World Look Like?

WSJ offers best- and worst-case scenarios.

News

Amtrak: Visit ‘Fishtown, Pennsylvania’

Young professionals live there!

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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.


5 Gay Things to Do in Philly This Week

Stonewall Kickball, the COLLAGE Festival, Noord Turns 1, and more.

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Former Philly U Student Sues Over Sexual Assault Expulsion

Willow Grove’s Anthony Villar says he was railroaded by his ex and the school.

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Locally Focused Jeopardy! Clue!

Philadelphia’s quiz show dorks are all excited.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) is defended by Miami Heat guard Norris Cole (30) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
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MCW: Rookie of the Year, and Much More

McQuade: Restoring a sense of hope to a moribund Sixers franchise feels like a bigger prize.

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