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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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Ten Tunes To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

DJ Carl Michaels shares his favorite playlist to date.

News

Check It Out: Joel Embiid Isn’t Fat

The injured Sixers prospect wants you to know he’s keeping up with conditioning.

News

Hate Comcast? Brian Roberts Has a Theory

Morning headlines: The Comcast CEO thinks Americans are getting used to free content. And Comcast charges.

News

Kathryn Knott’s Defense in Assault Trial Begins

Witnesses said Knott did not punch anyone. One says Andrew Haught punched her.

News

Will A.C.’s Gaming Monopoly Be in Voters’ Hands?

Proposed referendum seeks to expand casinos to entire state.

News

10 Strange Christmas Traditions From Around the World

Hingston: And you thought Elf on the Shelf was weird.


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

Cosby Countersues Seven of His Accusers

Actor seeks damages against what he calls false accusations of sexual misconduct.

News

PennDOT, Waze Partnering for Traffic Info

Two-way data share with crowdsourced traffic-data app promises better, faster, more complete road status reports.

News

Report: Pete Rose Will Remain Banned from Baseball

MLB’s all-time hit king, a member of Phillies 1980 championship team, to continue his exile.

News

Arrest Made in Center City Bus Stop Slaying

Reginald Bell, 52, is charged with killing William Vaughn during a September incident just before Pope Francis’ visit.

News

State Senator Wants to Privatize PPA

Sen. Jake Corman says it will increase school revenues. Jim Kenney says Philly schools need a fair funding formula now.

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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

The Phillies Actually Got Ex-No. 1 Pick in the Ken Giles Deal

Mark Appel is headed to the organization.

News

WATCH: Golden Knights Skydive Into the Linc

A leftover tidbit from Saturday’s Army-Navy game.

Community Comes Together for Tara Lessard

Chances are, if you’ve been to a Gayborhood event, you know her.

News

Fed Prosecutor Will Be Kenney’s City Solicitor

Sozi Pedro Tulante will be announced at a press conference today.

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