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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

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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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The Lineup: Our Olympic Contenders

Before the games get under way, here’s a quick introduction to the faces you just might see on the winners’ dais.

News

Bernie Delegates Sold Their DNC Credentials In Cheap Suburban Motel Room

Exclusive: We visited their motel room to learn more.

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Meet the Pa. Bernie Delegate Who Almost Fought Sean Hannity at Wawa

His last name is Fox, and he said he asked the Fox News personality if he could have his good name back.

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Hillary Praises Philly at Post-DNC Rally

She had a campaign event at Temple today.

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Three Years of Route 202 Construction Are (Almost) Over

All six lanes should be open by the end of next week, weather permitting.

News

Here’s What Philly Cops Thought of the DNC Protests

We don’t know if we can handle all of these good vibes.


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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SEPTA Shows Off New Quiet Bus

The battery-powered electric buses enter service next year.

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Here Are Some Good National Reporter Tweets About Philly

Not everyone was mean to Philly!

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Hillary Clinton Just Gave the Biggest Speech of Her Life

And she nailed it.

News

Chelsea Clinton Humanizes Hillary at DNC

When Ivanka Trump wowed the RNC with a speech that made her father sound like a normal guy, Chelsea Clinton’s task was clear.

News

Tom Wolf Bored the Hell Out of People at the DNC

But he did make a bunch of good points about Donald Trump.

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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.


Wayne Walker - mother of slain Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker Jr.
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Mother of Slain Philly Police Officer Speaks at DNC

Moses Walker Jr. was killed in 2012.

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Why Did SEPTA Kick Protesters Off the Subway During the DNC?

We dig into a convention mystery.

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Sanders Supporters Plan “Citizens Arrest” of Clinton Tonight

Others are wearing matching Bernie shirts.

2016 DNC Media services tent photo — several chairs are overturned
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Out-of-Town Journalists Still Complaining About Philly

But we shamed them into apologizing.

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