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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

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.

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.


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

This One Weird Trick Will Rescue Philadelphia’s Economy

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

Tonight, Join Us for a Live Interview with Lynne Abraham

It’s the anti-forum. Be there at 6 p.m. at Pipeline Philly.

News

Stabbing at Main Line Hebrew School

The attacker also threw bleach at the victim, say police.

Why a Gay Man Should Care About The Women in the World Summit

Gender and sexuality aside, we’ve all got a lot to learn about equality.

News

Philly Hummer Owner Responds

He’s got good news for his anonymous-note-writing neighbor: He’s moving.

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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

Report: Pa. Handgun Sales Rise 171 Percent

Concealed carry permits rise, but hunting permits plummet.

News

WATCH: 4-Year-Old Leah Still Scores TD at Temple Spring Game

Daughter of NFL player has been battling cancer.

The Brief: Jim Kenney is the Mayoral Race’s New Frontrunner

Two polls show him with a statistically significant lead.

Kane Back in Court Today

This time, she’s challenging judge’s right to investigate a firing in her office.

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