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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

Philly Today: Allan’s Running, Eagles Refs Stink, Another Loaded Gun at the Airport

And 24 degrees in the forecast? No thanks.

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News

Bird-Watching at the Linc Taught Me: Eagles Fans Aren’t So Bad After All

I’m a Vikings fan who visited for Monday Night Football and made it out alive.

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News

Philly Today: First Look at Broad Street’s Cool New Music Venue, Solar Myth

Plus, election denier Mastriano finally concedes, Sheryl Lee Ralph wants to host the Emmys, and Pink announces huge Philly show.

Longform

Angelo Cataldi’s Long Farewell

The firebrand host once slashed-and-burned his way through Philly’s sports landscape. What happened to that machete on his road to retirement?

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News

Philly Today: Can Netflix Just Make the Bonnie Sweeten True Crime Series Already?

Plus, John Fetterman’s wardrobe, control of the state house, and other urgent matters to discuss.

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News

Philly Today: You’d Be Surprised How Many People Show Up at Airports With Loaded Guns

Local rapper Tierra Whack, who was arrested this week after she allegedly brought a loaded gun to the Philadelphia airport, is just one of many.


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

Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave and Other Midterm Takeaways

The victories of Fetterman, Shapiro, and Davis gave Democrats statewide power they haven’t seen in years.

dr. oz and john fetterman campaign ads before the pennsylvania election results came in
News

Philly Today: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah… the Election Ads Are Over

Plus, some insight into the Pennsylvania election results, including which Philly neighborhoods went for Oz and Mastriano.

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News

Philly Today: Officials Remove Secret Surveillance Cameras from Ballot Box Locations

The shenanigans have begun. Here’s what you need to know to get through Election Day.

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News

Here Are the Philadelphia Election Day Problems You Should Most Definitely Report

And one you can probably skip. Plus, who to call when there is a problem.

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News

10 Philly Domain Names We Can’t Believe Are Still Available

Alas, FireKrasner.com is already taken. But TheAstrosCheat.com? Go get it!

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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.


Guides

Your Last-Minute Guide to the 2022 Election

Mail-in voting, who’s on the ballot, and shifting poll locations: you’ve got questions, we’ve got (some) answers.

News

Philly Artist Scores Supreme Court Victory With Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Portrait

“I had no idea the portrait was going to wind up in the chambers of the justice,” says Natalie Hope McDonald. “I’m so honored.”

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News

Philly Today: If You Voted By Mail, Stop Whatever You’re Doing and Check These Lists

The city has published the names of hundreds of voters whose mail-in ballots are problematic.

Opinion

Enough With the Damn Ads: To Win Senate Race, Dems Must Focus on Turnout

With days until the midterm election, get-out-the-vote efforts need to take priority.

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