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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

University of Delaware President to Head Philly Fed

Had been under fire from campus critics in recent weeks.

Martha Graham Cracker Imitates Patti’ LaBelle’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

Saturday at Franky Bradley’s.

News

Nelson Diaz: “I’m not just Latino. I’m broader than that.”

Citified Q&A’s with a Philadelphia trailblazer.

News

Why We Spent $7K to Fly Grumpy Cat Banner

Activists behind Friday’s victory lap around the Comcast Center explain their actions.

News

Uber Helping PPA Bust UberX Drivers

“I love it that they are nuts enough to do this,” says PPA inspector.

News

The Odd Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Comcast

Byron Allen — remember him? — says Comcast hired Al Sharpton to get his support on hot-button issues.


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.


Survey Says: Pa. Has Lots of Survey Researchers

Pew research reveals each state’s most unique job.

Madonna Coming to Philly

This September on her Rebel Heart Tour.

School District of Philadelphia
News

Neff, New SRC Chair, Issues Public Statement

“The governor has asked me to serve as chair of the SRC.”

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News

The Brief: Is Bill Green’s Political Future Over?

And other questions about Gov. Wolf’s bold move.

Philadelphia’s Economic Growth Among Worst Worldwide

Of the globe’s 300 largest metro areas, the local economy comes in 250th.

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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.


Icy Weather Delays Schools

Travel caution is urged, and more wintry weather is expected.

Wolf Dumps Green at SRC

Marjorie Neff will replace him, but Green will challenge the decision.

The New Boom

An inside look at the trends — and the players — driving Philly’s resurgence.

News

How to Root for the Tanking Sixers

Why you need to pull for the Lakers (and the Heat and the Thunder) right now.

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