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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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Sixers Fall to Jazz 109-84

Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz stifled the 76ers offense, holding the Sixers to 40% shooting from the field and forcing them into 18 turnovers on the night.

Jordan Matthews; Hillary Clinton
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The Eagles’ Loss Yesterday Means Clinton Wins Tomorrow

According to

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Here’s How to Get Refunds for SEPTA TransPasses

You can do it until the end of January.

Buses, subways and trolleys will roll again starting this morning
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The SEPTA Strike Hangover Is Slowly Improving

Your afternoon commute might still be hectic.

SEPTA Inconvenience Passes
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Activists Hand Out “SEPTA Inconvenience Passes” for Riders

They say SEPTA should reimburse riders.

SEPTA commuters in long lines at Suburban

7 Takeaways From the SEPTA Strike

A look at the strike’s winners and losers, and what’s likely to follow.


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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Neighbors Frightened After Racist Note Found on Cars

It was addressed to “America’s White Female Voters.”

Max Schreck; Rudy Giuliani
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Mayor Kenney Calls Rudy Giuliani “Nosferatu”

Can Clinton capture the anti-vampire vote?!

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76ers Musings

What can Ersan Ilyasova bring to the 76ers? And what does the trade signify about how the 76ers will proceed going forward?

Clinton and Obama
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Here Are Details on the Obama and Clinton Rally

Look out for street closures going into effect this morning.

Buses, subways and trolleys will roll again starting this morning
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SEPTA Strike Ends

A new five-year contract agreement was announced at 5:15 a.m.

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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.


Why Was 50 Cent in the Gayborhood Last Night?

Two words: Effen vodka.

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The No-B.S. Guide to the 2016 Philadelphia Presidential Election

Here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday.

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The Philly Ballot Questions You’ll See on Election Day, In Plain English

One is kind of shady!

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The Other Part of Womanhood No One Told Me About

Spikol: Girlhood, interrupted.

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