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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

Is It Neglectful to Leave Your Kid in a Car for 5 Minutes?

That’s what New Jersey’s high court is considering.

News

Toomey Among “Most Vulnerable” Incumbents

But he’s relatively safe for a Republican in a blue state.

The Brief: As Baltimore Rages, Philadelphia Watches

Plus, Jim Kenney is pressed on his ties to John Dougherty and Stephanie Singer reluctantly bows out.

News

Freddie Gray Died in Police Custody – Could It Happen Here?

The Philadelphia police department has a long, disturbing history of giving prisoners abusive “nickel rides.”

News

Supreme Court Reinstates Lynn Conviction

Says prosecutors proved that he thwarted investigations and reassigned abusive priests without regard for children.

Man Crush Monday: Gayborhood Famous

Picks from the local, anonymous Twitter personality.


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

[UPDATE] Comcast’s Roberts Reaffirms Faith in Cohen

After merger implodes, speculation of possible change.

News

Lynne Abraham’s Last Best Hope

Slipping in the polls, the candidate airs her first television ad. But is it too late?

News

Here’s the Unsealed Grand Jury Report on Kathleen Kane

It says her testimony “was not an honest account of the events.”

19 Gay Things to Do This Week

OurNightOut takes over La Peg, a visit from Bianca Del Rio and Maria Bello, Dining Out for Life and more.

News

These Are the 20 Stupidest Computer Passwords

Hingston: If yours is on this list, you’re an idiot.

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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

Connor Barwin and Bill Clinton Becoming Besties

The former president writes a fan letter to the Eagles standout.

News

Lenfest Announces Profit-Sharing

Quickly becomes bone of contention in negotiations between management, staff at Inky and DN.

Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marriage Equality Case

What to expect.

News

This One Weird Trick Will Rescue Philadelphia’s Economy

Surprise! It’s tax reform. This time with some new, politically significant twists.

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