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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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N.A. Poe: The Hardest Working Pothead in Philly

Our premiere marijuana crusader talks incarceration, Lollapalooza ’93, and when weed will be legal in Pennsylvania.

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Best Thing: The New Wawa Opened

Hingston: We would have brought free coffee to you.

Yo, Philly: Remember The 1966-67 Sixers?

You might be too young. That’s OK! The legendary NBA Champs are being honored at the Wells Fargo Center tonight.

LGBTQ&A: Abdul-Aliy Muhammad

We chat with the queer social-justice activist.

News

Philadelphia to Get Partial Vote Recount

But only for less than 5 percent of precincts.

Is This Bizarre Video Featuring Kurt Vile and Connor Barwin … Art?

The rocker and the footballer push the boundaries. See for yourself.


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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Philly Developers ‘Terrified,’ ‘Intrigued’ to Have One of Their Own As President

Donald Trump is now the most powerful real estate developer in the country.

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Ben Simmons To Play Point Guard

Brett Brown plans to put Ben Simmons at the point guard spot when he returns, including defensively. Is that the right call?

News

No Punishment Yet For Alleged Anti-Trump Vandal

Kenney will wait to decide what happens.

News

Embiid Wins Rookie of the Month

Joel Embiid has been named the Eastern Conference’s Rookie of the Month for games played during October and November.

Mailbomb person of interest
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Cops Seek Person Who Delivered Center City Mailbomb

They released images and video.

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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

Flyers Fans Have Been Woo-ing, and Players Are Angry

A new fan chant has its origins in pro wrestling.

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Toomey Calls on Trump to Punish Philly

He wants federal funding cut from sanctuary cities.

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John Kruk to Join Phillies’ TV Booth

He’ll join Ben Davis and Mike Schmidt.

LGBTQ Event of the Week

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus presents “All Wrapped Up.”

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