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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

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Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

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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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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.”

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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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Controversial NYC Playwright Bringing “The Trump Card” to Philly

Paging Donald Trump’s lawyers.


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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Kenney Welcomes International Cycling Classic

Kelly Drive will be closed for the annual bike race on Sunday.

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Did Katie McGinty Lie?

Turns out she wasn’t really the first in her family to attend college.

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An Axe-Throwing Club Is Coming to Kensington

We take a first look.

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Rep. John Lewis to Receive Liberty Medal

He helped lead the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on “Bloody Sunday” in 1965.

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Woman Sentenced for Theft of $650K Worth of Photog’s Prints

Some included National Geographic’s iconic Afghan Girl.

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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.


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Dissecting the Noel for Teague Rumor

Would Nerlens Noel for Jeff Teague be a good trade for the 76ers?

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Police ID Woman Found Dead in Pond

Ryan Stevyn Benjamin, 24, was a pre-kindergarten teacher.

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Report: Noel for Teague Deal?

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, the Sixers and Hawks are talking about a potential trade that would send Nerlens Noel to Atlanta for Jeff Teague.

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Council Privately Discusses Taxing Diet Soda, Too

Darrell Clarke is floating alternatives to the mayor’s proposed soda tax.

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