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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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News

PHOTOS: Pa. Priest Made a Lego Vatican for the Pope Visit

He spent 10 months on it.

News

Nutter, SEPTA Warned About Separation of Church and State

You know, the Constitution.

News

Cosby: The Women Speak Airs Tonight on A&E

More than a dozen women will share their allegations of assault.

Here’s Why It Has Taken So Long for the Center City Gay Bashing Trial

And why October 15th will be a pivotal date in the case.

News

Report: Icahn Wanted 1,331 Hotel Rooms to Waive Casino Pact

A Stockton report on Showboat has been released.

3 Huge Problems With the Charter School Movement

A Philly.com report highlights the big risks and high costs of a fast-growing, ad hoc charter system.


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

Report: CBS3 Workers Authorize Strike

They join NBC10 employees in using pope’s visit for leverage.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at Uptown Beer Garden

The evening supported the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania.

News

Will Smith Gets Flak for Donation to Nation of Islam

Right-wing blogs criticize Philly-bred actor.

A Map of Obesity in Philly

Almost 70 percent of kids are overweight or obese in North Philly.

News

Another Person Thinks L&I’s Commissioner Should Quit

City Controller Alan Butkovitz called for L&I chief Carlton Williams to resign.

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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.


Mayor Nutter - as an SNL Cheerleader
News

Mayor on Pope’s Visit: I’m The “Cheerleader in Chief”

A report on the ninth papal prep press conference.

Happy Birthday, Brian Sims!

A collection of some of our best pieces on the out State Representative.

Kathy Orr - Fox 29
News

Fox 29 Adds Meteorologist Kathy Orr

She left CBS 3 earlier this summer.

Pope Francis drone ban
News

FAA: No Drones During Philly Pope Visit

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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