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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

Keith Allen, Flyers’ First Coach, Is Dead

Was also GM for the Broad Street Bullies teams.

News

Let the Millennials Rest: Leave Afghanistan Now

Mathis: After 13 years at war, there’s nothing left to win that’s worth the cost.

News

Dean of Penn Law Steps Down

Becoming the president of Tulane University.

News

Christie Looks to Avoid Government Shutdown

But Jersey Senate President skeptical that promises will be kept.

News

Mike Missanelli Offers Apology

Host for The Fanatic apologizes for homophobic remarks.

News

Say Goodbye to the 6ABC Zoo Balloon

Crushed by snow.


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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Bill Green Confirmed as SRC Chair

One Philly state senator votes “nay.”

News

The Boring Philly Headline of the Year Award Goes to…

The Daily News!

News

Missanelli Responds: Deadspin Journalistically Corrupt

Suspended sports-talk host says he was “trying to be clinical” with email troll.

News

A Hilarious and Ridiculously Accurate Map of Philadelphia

We’ve been waiting for something like this.

Mike Missanelli Suspended for Homophobic Emails

But his radio station says listener was “harassing” him.

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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

WATCH: PBS’s The Amish: Shunned

For something a little more, um, real than Amish Mafia

Fire Island Black Out Party Canceled

The 11-year-old party gets canned in 2014.

News

Polaneczky, Cataldi Tangle Over “Crude” Wing Bowl

WIP host says DN columnist did “hatchet job” on the event.

Meet the “Hipsters of Philadelphia”

Check out these dead-on accurate Tumblr illustrations.

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