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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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WATCH: Cory Popp Captures Fall in Philly

Popp filmed during prime leaf-watching time.

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Pa. Senators: Defend American Greatness By Rejecting These Two Trump Picks

You must not confirm Sessions or Pompeo.

Ben and Deborah Franklin's Grave
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How They’ll Fix Ben Franklin’s Gravesite

The job will be done this winter.

News

Embiid, 76ers Down Heat

Behind 22 points from Joel Embiid the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat 101-94 Monday night for their 4th straight home win.

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Jerryd Bayless Returns for Sixers

Jerryd Bayless, signed in the offseason to be the Sixers starting point guard, will make his season debut tonight against the Miami Heat.

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Ex-Pa. Chief Justice Ron Castille: I Want to Be U.S. Attorney

He wants to come out of retirement.


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.


Woody’s Is Hosting a Q&A to Amend Allegedly Discriminatory Policies

The Tuesday event will allow the public to weigh in on the bar’s dress code.

News

Wolf Vetoes Bill That Would Stall Naming of Cops Who Shoot Civilians

The House passed the bill last month.

News

Charity Gives $100M to Philly’s Public Spaces

It’s the largest grant in the foundation’s history.

News

76ers Likes and Dislikes

Robert Covington’s struggles have opened the door for a change in the starting lineup. Should the Sixers send Covington to the bench?

News

Police Search For Two Men Who Allegedly Climbed Through City Hall Window

A maintenance worker said he spotted the men around noon yesterday.

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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.


Whitman Plaza strip mall trolley
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A Philly Strip Mall Is Now Running a Trolley In Its Parking Lot

We ask: Why?

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Can Philly Fix the Block It Razed, Then Shabbily Rebuilt, After MOVE Bombing?

The Redevelopment Authority wants to atone.

News

Report: N.J. Sees Drop in Homeless Population

It’s decreased by 50 percent since 2007.

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Sixers Beat Suns 120-105

The Sixers dominated the Suns in a 120-105 victory Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center, led by 26 points from rookie center Joel Embiid.

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