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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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ThinkFest 2016 Is Finally Here

Here’s everything you need to know.

ThinkFest Preview: Kathryn Ott Lovell

The parks commissioner says the city can fight poverty by investing in public spaces.

Here Are 5 Major Issues the Trans Community Faces

Trans Awareness Week begins today.

News

I-676 to Close Overnight for Construction

The closure will go into effect at 11 p.m.

Is Malcolm Jenkins a Model for Protesting in the Age of Trump?

The Eagles’s safety isn’t just raising his fist on game day.

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76ers Likes and Dislikes

In this week’s likes and dislikes Sixers column we take a look at Joel Embiid’s prolific ability to get to the free throw line.


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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How to Get a SEPTA Key Travel Wallet

It’s finally here: the beginning of the end of tokens.

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Police Search for Teens After Flash Mob Attack

Two teens have already been arrested.

Penn campus
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Penn Releases Update on Racist Messages

One student at the University of Oklahoma has been suspended.

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How We Became Me

After the most divisive election in the country’s history, is there any way back to E pluribus unum again?

News

Best Thing: The Pundits Were Wrong

Hingston: So we’ll never have to listen to them again (scrambling for that silver lining).

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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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Santander Bank Sues Chuck Peruto Over Anti-Santander Billboards

He’s SO Philly.

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Sixers Beat Pacers 109-105 in OT

Joel Embiid’s 25 points were enough to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-105 overtime victory, the Sixers first win of the season.

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Gay Man Reports Attack in South Philadelphia

Peter Andrew Danzig says he was chased and had bottles thrown at him.

Penn campus
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Penn Students in Uproar After Online Post Calling for Lynchings

Penn says it is investigating.