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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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Nearly 300 Puppies Rescued in Massive Animal Hoarding Case

The puppies were taken by officials from a Monmouth County residence on Friday.

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Muhammad Ali Loved the Running Scene in Rocky II

“That’s real,” he said.

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Philly Is Rethinking Life Without Parole Sentences for Juveniles

Right now, approximately 300 Philadelphia inmates are eligible for resentencing hearings.

VIDEO: Man Wanted for Stealing Municipal Vehicle in Northeast

Police are still searching for the suspect and city truck.

Cape May Ranks Worse than Camden for Kids’ Health, Wellbeing

It beats out only Atlantic and Cumberland counties.

News

Report: FBI Eyeing Rent for DA Williams’ Ex-Wife

A campaign contributor rented a Drexel Hill property to Williams’ ex-wife at a below market rate, according to the Inquirer.


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

About Those Sixers Trade Rumors …

Missanelli: Rose? In a heartbeat. Teague? We need more. And the pick I would trade Okafor for.

News

Police Investigating Beer Bottle Thrown at Ryan Howard

It happened during Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

“This Was No Accident”

Seven people dead. Fourteen injured. Families crying for justice. Thanks to a broken city agency, it could all happen again.

The New York Times Disses Philly: A History

We rate the sneers, jeers and righteous pontification for aggression and, well, accuracy.

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Best Thing: The School District Got Two New Holidays

Hingston: Kids and teachers will have Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha off.

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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

Lemonade Stand: What Beyoncé Will Be Bringing to the Linc

Johnson: What to expect when the world’s biggest pop star takes the pulpit in South Philly.

LGBTQ&A: Timaree Schmit

The sex scholar chats with us about her passions and what to expect from “Honeygasm.”

News

Fatal Hit and Runs Up 55 Percent This Year.

There have been 17 in Philly this year as of Thursday the Inquirer reports.

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Is Philly Really the Angriest City in America?

Weymouth: In the spirit of brotherly love, I’d like to suggest a follow up piece for Thrillist.

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