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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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Website Connects Laid-Off Journalists With New Jobs

“Can I Still Hire a Former PMNer?” the site asks. Yes, yes you can.

News

After Okafor and Noel, Sixers Historically Bad

Missanelli: Do you see anyone else on the roster who can be a NBA difference maker?

News

Philly’s 5 Creepiest Mascots

Weymouth: Welcome back, Gus! The lottery’s infamous groundhog is in good, unsettling company.

Valley Youth House Seeking 250 Secret Santas For LGBTQ Youth

So far, they only have 47.

News

Penn Makes (Dubious) List of World’s Prettiest Colleges

Hingston: It’s a good news/bad news sort of thing.

News

Battered Women Aren’t Sports Mascots

Mathis: It’s good Josh Innes raised money for Texas battered women. Who will help the victims here?


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.


Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Headed to Philly

They’re bringing their AC2 Tour to the Academy of Music.

News

Is Pennsylvania Turning Democratic?

Morning Headlines: State Supreme Court candidates would’ve won, even without Philadelphia’s votes.

News

Sixers Lose to Magic, Fall to 0-6 on Season

Despite strong outings from Isaiah Canaan (23 points) and Jahlil Okafor (19), the Sixers fell to the Orlando Magic 105-97, dropping Philadelphia to 0-6 on the season.

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The Illicit Draw of Graffiti Pier

Can Philadelphia’s unsanctioned street art museum survive its own underground popularity?

News

Best Thing: Jim Kenney and the Subway

A true token gesture from the mayor elect.

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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

76ers Fall to Cavs 108-102

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-102, their second loss to the defending Eastern Conference Champions this week.

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Rematch: 76ers vs Cavs

The 76ers will get their second crack at the defending Eastern Conference Champions tonight when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena.

Mayor Nutter: Jim Kenney Can Be An Even Better Mayor Than Me

By building upon his accomplishments, of course.

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ThinkFest 2015 on Social Media

Photos, quotes, highlights, and more from ThinkFest 2015.

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