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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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The Holiday Season Is Upon Us

Philly just got its holiday tree, and the ice-skating rink at Dilworth opens on Friday.

LGBTQ&A: Kevin Glaccum

We chat with the local out theater director about Warplay, his queer twist on a classic Greek tale.

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Married Rittenhouse Lawyers Plead Guilty in Big IRS Tax Case

The feds say that he hid cash in his kids’ bank accounts while his wife spent it on overseas trips, salon visits, and fancy clothes and jewelry.

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Hey Philly, This App Tells You Which of Your Friends Don’t Vote

Of course, it also tells your friends if you don’t vote. (Gulp.)

News

Naturally, There Were More Bible Problems in Philadelphia on Election Day

And some broken voting machines. But all in all, things went pretty smoothly given the extremely high turnout.

News

Our 3 Big Takeaways From the 2018 Midterms

And other results you need to know.


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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In Historic First, Two Openly Gay Legislators Are Elected to State House

Incumbent Brian Sims and newcomer Malcolm Kenyatta both easily won their state House races.

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Election Day: All Signs Point to High Voter Turnout (So Far)

The city commissioner says turnout was heavy at polling places he visited this morning.

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The Linc Is Charging You an Awful Lot for That Beer

More per ounce than any other NFL stadium, according to one price analysis.

News

What Happens When a Millennial Candidate Bucks Philly’s Democratic Machine?

After many years of working local races, Alex Deering was finally ready to run a campaign of his own. Now he is working in a warehouse, battling depression, and feeling betrayed by the Democratic party he once had faith in.

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City Tells Poll Workers to Keep Bibles Out of Sight on Election Day

After complaints during the May primary about the Good Book being on display inside polling places, the city has given new instructions to election workers.

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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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ThinkFest Preview: Josh Shapiro on the Catholic Church Scandal

Pennsylvania’s attorney general will discuss clergy abuse investigations far-reaching implications at our annual event this month.

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Police Say This Man Tried to Set a South Philly House on Fire

According to investigators, he slid newspapers into the mail slot of a home and then lit them on fire.

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Meet the New Northeast Philadelphia

How a staid, frayed, forgotten stretch of Philly has become the most interesting place in the city.

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Can Villanova Basketball Survive Its Success?

Coach Jay Wright says the only obstacle to the team continuing its winning ways could be … himself.

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