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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

Want to Live Longer? Move to Lancaster.

Prospects are poorer in West Philly.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Kaleia Brown sings at L’Etage, Project Prom 2015 at Boxers PHL, a Kill Bill party at Venture Inn and more.

Wolf Says He’ll Veto State Sick Leave Bill

Legislators want to block new Philly’s new worker-friendly law.

Modern Streets Require a Modern City Government

Complete streets are huge assets to communities, but they’re not easy for a strapped city Streets department to manage.

There Will Be No Equality Forum This Year

It’s suspended to focus on the 50th Anniversary of the Annual Reminders.

News

The Empty-Nester’s Guide To Center City

Marks: 12 essential tips for adjusting to life downtown from someone who’s just done it.


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.


Opinion

Why I Won’t Watch Floyd Mayweather Fight

Francis: How much should we expect of our athletes?

News

A.C. Police Say They May Have Caught Philly Bank Bandit

They think James Ney has had a busy week.

Philanthropy Friday: Anti-Defamation League

Working to end bigotry and hatred in our community.

News

Remembering Philly’s Champion of African Consciousness

Coard: Edward Wesley Robinson Jr. would have turned 97 today.

News

Paper or Plastic? Either Way, It Could Cost 5 Cents a Bag

This time, City Council is weighing a bag tax that could pass.

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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

Comcast Makes It Official: Merger Over

Brian Roberts: “Today, we move on.”

WATCH: SEPTA Bus Caught Fire Overnight

Incident happened in South Philly; no injuries reported.

News

The Comcast Merger: What They’re Saying

Does Brian Roberts have a black eye?

News

League, Williams Want Ramsey Gone

Questions about the police commissioner’s commitment to diversity.

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