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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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Saint Joseph’s Nearly Upset No. 1 Oregon

The Hawks led late, but came up just short. DeAndre’ Bembry had 16 and 12 to lead Saint Joseph’s.

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Villanova Routs Iowa to Reach Sweet 16

The Wildcats finally got out of the second round.

Best. Party. Ever.

For some Penn kids these days, it’s not enough to throw a kegger and say you had a blast. You need cases of Veuve — and a professional photographer to capture the moment.

What Are the Chances?

A tale of love vs. big medicine.

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Best Thing: The School District Laid Out a Radical Goal

Hingston: It wants a teacher in every classroom next school year.

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Jahlil Okafor’s Knee Surgery Scheduled For Tuesday

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, Jahlil Okafor will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on Tuesday.


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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Man Charged in Attack on Supreme Court Judge Kevin Dougherty

Police say James Edward Paulk attacked Johhny Doc’s brother and another man Friday night.

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Internal Affairs Probing Police Shooting

Police say an armed 22-year-old man was shot by police and critically wounded.

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Temple Loses on Last-Second Shot

But Iowa should’ve been called for a foul beforehand.

Philly Children Demand End to Excessive Force by Police

The kids came up with the idea of a protest themselves.

Julie Gard Opens Up About Same-Sex Parenting

Home Studies explores gay adoption, coping with hatred, and embracing one’s familiar roots.

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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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You Need to Read the Daily News’ Sprague Clarification

Feared Philly attorney appears to have taken issue with the paper’s “Porngate” editorial.

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Villanova Rolls in First Round of NCAA Tournament

UNC Asheville was no match for the Wildcats.

Kevin Durant Loves Philly?

The Sixers will host Kevin Durant and the 46-22 Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Temple Rode the Subway to Its NCAA Tournament Game

They play later today in Brooklyn.

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