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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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LGBTQ Event of the Week

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.

News

Oh, No! Amtrak Removing the Departures Flipboard at 30th Street

The historic flipboard is being phased out for a digital model. Railfans aren’t happy.

News

Hey Donald, African Americans Heard You Loud and Clear

Kenyatta: What do African Americans have to lose by taking a chance on him? Everything.

News

Philly Could Actually Win a Sports Championship on Friday

It’s all up to the Soul.

Split photo: Chris Christie, New Jersey governor, and a smart gun developed by NJIT
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Smart Guns Aren’t for Sale in America Because of a N.J. Law

Christie vetoed a controversial bill yesterday.

News

Report: FBI Warrant Offers Deeper Look into Johnny Doc Investigation

Here’s what the feds appear to be digging for — and what Doc has to say about it.


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.


News

Pa. Department of Education Ramping up Charter School Oversight

It’s largely a push by Gov. Wolf to better regulate the schools.

News

Henon Still Quiet About FBI Raid

The councilman still won’t answer questions about the FBI raid on his office.

News

Kenney to PPA: Target Worst Offenders Parking on Broad Street Median

The Parking Authority says it will ticket more cars parked illegally on Broad Street.

News

New Book Treats Wildwood Motels Like the Works of Art They Are

We talk to Phila. U’s Mark Havens.

News

Film Office’s New “Billy Penn Music” Causes Confusion

Billy Penn the media outlet is “concerned.”

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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

Reports: WIP Fires Drive-Time Radio Host Josh Innes

He had been losing the ratings battle.

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OPINION: More Should Be Factored In What’s Considered ‘LGBTQ Friendly’

The recent Campus Pride rankings have me scratching my head.

News

Dîner en Blanc Angst Apparently Unique to Philadelphia

Sandy Safi of Dîner en Blanc International: “It’s a Philly thing.”

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Police: Bicyclist Assaulting Women in Center City, South Philly

Officials said the serial sexual predator groped four women in one week.

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