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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 Phils Honored Rochelle Bilal?

The city’s scandal-ridden sheriff proves again that she can survive any controversy. But is she really who we want to hold up as a hero?

News

Our Favorite Moments From the 2026 Best of Philly Party

We gathered this year’s winners, some of Philly’s most interesting people, plenty of incredible food and drinks, and more for one unforgettable night.

Opinion

Econ 101 Tells Us How to Make Philly Better

What can we do to increase demand for Philadelphia?

News

Finally, Philly’s Bad Behavior Gets a Museum Unto Itself

The Museum of the Philadelphian, which will showcase our penchant for booing, throwing objects, and killing robots, opens in September.

News

Philly’s New Publishing Scene

New York’s literati keep moving to Philly — and staying.

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Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

With a WNBA team on the way, celeb backing, and a growing roster of fan spaces, Philly has the chance to build something much bigger than a franchise.


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.


Opinion

Share the Trail. Seriously

As Philly road rage has hit the Schuylkill River Trail, one local cyclist calls for her fellow riders to show some decorum. 

New Philadelphia Mural Arts head Emily Mello, who takes over from Jane Golden
News

We Want Answers: New Mural Arts Leader Emily Mello

A convo with the just-announced replacement for Jane Golden

News

Appointment Walking Is the New Hang

Group tours are no longer just for tourists.

News

Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

Independent drugstores are filling the gaps left by struggling chains, even as financial pressures put their own futures in jeopardy.

News

This Just In: All the Details You Need About Philly’s Parallel Parking Championship

Here’s the lowdown on time, place, and controversies of this inaugural event for the ages.

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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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Longform

Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

Inside the $6 billion bet to turn a Philly employment hub into a place you want to live

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How Hoagie Heir Joey Sacco Became an OnlyFans Millionaire

The Ocean City native from the family behind Sack O’ Subs says he made more money in two days on OnlyFans than he would have in a year as an accountant.

The FBI at Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore on Wednesday morning
News

FBI Agents Swarm Prestigious Main Line Art Gallery

Dane Fine Arts in Ardmore was closed to the public but very much open to federal investigators on Wednesday.

Q&A

New HBO Doc Series Explores Philly’s History as a Hub of Reptile Smuggling

Tiger King creators return with crazy stories of smugglers, collectors, hustlers, zoo keepers, and federal agents — plus all the turtles, snakes, and lizards caught up in the crossfire.

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