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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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You’ll Be Able to Charge Your Phone at New Wawa

The doors open Friday at 8 a.m.

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Cheltenham Teacher Suspended for Alleged Racial Remarks

The district sent a letter to the community yesterday.

Council Wants to Protect More Philly Architecture

New legislation would use fees to help fund the Historical Commission.

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Montco Judge Rejects Vote Recount

It’s a setback for the Jill Stein–led recount campaign.

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NBA Postpones Sixers vs Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers vs Sacramento Kings game has been postponed because of unsafe playing conditions on the Wells Fargo Center floor.

Change.org Petition Asks Kenney to Replace LGBT Affairs Liaison

It garnered more than 100 signatures in 12 hours.


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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Penn: We Won’t Share Info About Undocumented Students

In an email, administrators declared the university a “sanctuary.”

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Ori Feibush Offers Reward to ID Vandals

The developer says seven people defaced his office last week.

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City Attorney ID’d in Graffiti Investigation

And the Philly GOP wants him fired.

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Temple Endowment Hits All-Time High

The fund surpassed $500 million.

Opinion

OPINION: I Took on the PPA and Won

Coard: And my court victory could be worth millions to Philly drivers.

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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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Noel to Rehab in D-League

According to Marc Spears of ESPN, the Sixers will send center Nerlens Noel to their D-League Team, the Delaware 87ers, for a rehab assignment

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Sixers vs Kings Preview

The Sixers will take on the Sacramento Kings tonight in hopes of ending their four game losing streak. To do so they’ll need to slow down star center DeMarcus Cousins.

Gayborhood Racism: A 30-Day Progress Report

While the PCHR is still working on its post-hearing findings, there has been movement in other quarters.

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Amy Gutmann Will Be President of Penn Until at Least 2022

She received a long contract extension.

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