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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

Mayor’s Fund to Undergo Major Restructuring

The nonprofit has previously been accused of misusing funds.

Chip Kelly: Handling of LeSean McCoy Trade “Always Bothered Me”

The former Eagles coach-turned-ESPN analyst also dished on other old Birds trade rumors on NFL insider Adam Schefter’s podcast.

LISTEN: A Philly Rapper Who Lost 45 Friends to Gun Violence

A conversation about message music with local hip-hop talent ARSIN on the latest Pushback podcast.

News

Seth Williams Pleads Guilty

He’ll resign as Philly DA immediately.

News

Rejoice! Today Is Wawa Hoagie Day

You know what that means – free hoagies.

Tony Luke Wants to Change the Conversation About Heroin Addiction

The cheesesteak scion’s new initiative seeks to get the word out to drug dealers that they aren’t running a business – they’re destroying lives and tearing families apart.


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.


News

Pa. Senate OKs Bill Involving Guns in School

The bill would allow teachers to carry firearms.

News

Driver Runs After Crashing U-Haul Into Restaurant

It happened Wednesday afternoon in NoLibs.

New High-Tech “Action News” Set Debuts on 6ABC

They can update the set all they want as long as the theme song never changes.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Our pick: the 22nd Annual Philadelphia Alternative Prom.

News

Wolf to Sign Bill Limiting Access to Police Footage

The legislation passed the state Senate Tuesday.

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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.


Opinion

It’s Time for Single-Payer Health Care

Marks: The right and the left actually have a whole lot in common on this issue.

News

Workers Find Human Remains in North Philly

The North Detective Division is investigating.

Supreme Court to Rule on Sports Gambling in New Jersey

The state wants to take bets on games at its casinos and racetracks.

News

Philly FOP Endorses Beth Grossman for DA

Grossman, a Republican, is running against Democrat Larry Krasner.

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