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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.


News

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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Mo’ne Davis playing with Harlem Globetrotters
News

WATCH: Mo’ne Davis Plays with Harlem Globetrotters

She scored five points.

Suspect in Washington Avenue slaying
News

Cops Seek Suspect in Slaying at Washington Ave. Restaurant

Noel Ortea Lemus Del Cid is accused of the killing.

Kenney Spokeswoman Retracts Statement Slamming Nutter Aide

Lauren Hitt had accused former City Solicitor Shelley Smith of withholding information.

News

Drexel Fires Bruiser Flint, Reports Bruiser Flint

He tweeted that he’d been fired.

Proposal Would Ban Drones From Smuggling Prison Contraband

Taking aerial pics of lockups would also be prohibited.

News

Cops Looking for Man Who Shot Teen Fast Food Employee

It all started over an argument with a worker.


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

MLB Drops Chase Utley Suspension

Former Phillies’ standout won’t be punished for hard slide in the playoffs.

News

Wolf Goes Solo to Hike Minimum Wage

The Scoop: But bypassing Legislature means only state workers, contractors will be affected.

Philly’s Next Real Estate Boom

Check out our insider’s guide to winning big in a hot Philly market.

Philly’s Newest Wave of Homeschoolers

A small subset of African-American homeschooling parents are fed up with an education system seen as broken and racist.

News

What if You Got Harper Lee to Come to Philly — But Couldn’t Tell Anyone About It?

The strange-but-true story of the infamously reclusive novelist’s 2005 visit to Center City.

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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

Best Thing This Week: Chris Christie as The Good Wife

Hingston: It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

News

Maybe Sam Bradford Likes Philly After All

Missanelli: What I learned about the Eagles QB in our radio interview.

News

Sixers Fall to Heat 112-102

The Sixers fell to the Miami Heat 112-102, their 11th straight loss. Ish Smith led the Sixers with 26 points in the loss.

News

Police Have IDed a “Person of Interest” in Lee’s Cafe Throat-Slashing

Officials say he goes by the name “Noelle.”

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