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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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Phillies’ Ben Revere Holds “Saddest” MLB Record

1,400 at-bats without a home run.

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News

With Contracts Set to Expire, SEPTA Union Says It Will Accept Arbitration

“We can get this contract settled,” Willie Brown says.

Philly Pols Ranked on First-Ever LGBT Legislative Scorecard

And the findings are ho-hum.

News

Donovan McNabb: Greatest QB of All Time?

McQuade: We always wished he was better. Now we can make it so.

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Report: Philly’s Recovery From Recession is Lagging

Job growth, economic output at the low end of the scale.

News

Here’s a Map Showing PPA Cars Parked Where You’re Not Allowed To Park

Thanks, @PPAWatch.


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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News

PA House Bans Cash Gifts

Abandoned sting operation produces its first reform in Harrisburg.

UberX May Be Coming to South Jersey

It’s probably illegal in Philadelphia

News

#CancelColbert: Should Racial Insensitivity Be a Fireable Offense?

Francis: Yes. And No. It depends on what you do.

News

Ad Campaign Targets “Street Harassment” of Women

New posters will go up in SEPTA buses, rail cars, and platforms.

7 Essential Tracks by DJ Frankie Knuckles

Remembering the house music pioneer.

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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

New Group Aims to Make PA Government More Conservative

American Future Fund Political Action is targeting “select lawmakers.”

News

Suburban Philly Papers May Go On Sale

Digital First Media expected to auction off “regional properties,” including in Pennsylvania.

News

Post-Bariatric Surgery: Avoiding Vacation Weight Gain

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Harvey Milk Postage Stamp Revealed

The first time an LGBT leader has been featured on a U.S. Stamp.

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