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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

Reward Offered in Killings of Boardwalk Cats

Three cats were found dead in Atlantic City in March.

Judge: Pete Rose’s Lawsuit Over Sex Crime Allegations Can Proceed

The lawyer Rose sued for defamation last year is also the guy whose report got the former Phillie banned from baseball in ’89.

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News

Pipeline Drilling Prompts Mud to Dump into Creek

Sunoco is reportedly cleaning up the mud.

Dario Saric Is Even Creepier Than Joel Embiid in Balloon Animal Form

Hide your young children before opening this story … seriously.

News

Toomey: Repeal the ACA With or Without a Replacement

The Senate health care bill, which he helped draft, has failed.

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News

Turnpike Tolls to Rise by 6 Percent

Fares will increase on January 7th.


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.


Zac Brown Visits Injured Delco Teen in the Hospital

The country music star dropped in on Glenolden’s Thomas Schoettle since he couldn’t make either of his shows while in recovery.

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News

Here Are Arrangements for the Bucks County Victims

A vigil was held for the murdered men on Sunday.

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News

ABA Takes Soda Tax Lawsuit to Pa. Supreme Court

The organization’s claims have been dismissed twice.

Opinion

Seattle Will Now Be Taxing Its Rich. Should Philly Be Doing the Same?

Marks: Sure, if you want to drive away this demographic.

Will Smith Cast in Disney’s Live-Action “Aladdin” Remake

The Fresh Prince is trading in his microphone for a magic lamp.

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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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News

City: You Can’t Recycle Greasy Pizza Boxes

Clean pizza boxes are apparently fine, though.

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News

Thousands of Cockroaches Flood Philly Street

The bugs poured out of a manhole in Bridesburg.

Mazzoni Responds to Community Criticism

Many aren’t pleased with the nonprofit’s choice for interim director.

Here Are the Candidates for Philly’s Interim DA Job

The city’s Common Pleas Court judges are set to vote on the appointment on Thursday.

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