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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

Langhorne Man Accused of Stealing $3 Million From Clients

Malcolm Segal faces federal fraud charges.

PA Bosses Are Stealing Up to $32 Million a Week From Their Workers

A new study out of Temple finds that “wage theft” is rampant.

PHOTOS: Hip Hop for Philly Concert

Philadelphia FIGHT’s free jam session featured Teyana Taylor.

News

Report: Ex-Flyers Captain in Drug Drama at Canadian Border

Mike Richards recently cut by the Kings.

News

Carli Lloyd, USA Beat Germany in World Cup Semifinal

Jersey native Carli Lloyd was at the center of the action, again.

News

Delivery Man Beaten, Robbed of Food Order

A Dominos delivery guy was robbed of the food order he was to deliver.


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

We Owe Mr. Trump a Big “Thank You”

Weymouth: He says unpleasant things. And his party’s silence is telling.

Philly’s Rainbow Crosswalks Look Awful After a Week

We were all thinking the rainbows might eventually fade, but after one week, this seems a little extreme.

Can We Please Leave Michael Sam Alone?

If I see one more person update their status with “Hey, Michael, I’m single!,” I’m going to barf.

The Northeast Philly Nabisco building
News

The Far Northeast No Longer Smells Like Cookies

Mondelēz International shut the old Nabisco building in Far Northeast Philadelphia last week.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at the National Constitution Center

A robust crowd, good food, and great company.

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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.


Air Travelers Rejoice: Up to $2 Billion Coming for PHL Improvements

New deal also includes $12 minimum wage for airport workers.

News

Wolf Vetoes GOP Budget

First time Pa. governor has struck down entire budget bill in 40 years; government slowdown looms.

Philly’s Tax Lien Sale Sucked*

*But what happened before the experimental auction was impressive and promising.

News

Chris May, Kathy Orr, Beasley Reece Out at CBS3

Their departure comes amid a larger shakeup at the station.

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