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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

Hard Rock Gets OK for N.J. Casino, But Where Will It Be?

Atlantic City — or the Meadowlands?

News

Comcast Parts With “A–hole” Employee

In blog post, company vice president offers another apology.

News

Philly Doctor, Receptionist Charged in Pill Mill Scheme

Feds say doc traded a prescription for sex.

News

Suspected Trooper Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

Eric Frein is accused of killing one officer, badly wounding another.

qFLIX Announces 2015 Dates

Philly’s only LGBT film festival returns this summer.

News

Ad for Best-Selling Business Book Poaches Shane Montgomery Photo

“My son hasn’t even been dead a month,” says his mother.


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.


Tom Wolf Will Post His Work Calendar Online

This could be a game-changer.

On the Future of LGBT Anti-Discrimination in PA

Top GOP leaders weigh in

Tom Wolf - Fracking
News

Wolf Reverses Corbett Order, Bans Fracking on Pa. Parkland

Activists say he hasn’t gone far enough.

News

Cheaters Sometimes Win

What to make of Tom Brady, the Patriots, and “Deflate-Gate.”

News

LIVE: Jim Kenney Quits Council

Follow along as the Citified team live-tweets his final meeting.

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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

In South Jersey, District Instructs Families How to Opt Out of Testing

Haddon superintendent’s letter clearly outlines the process.

Inside Take: City Hall Has Long Coddled Big Business

And somehow CEOs still think they don’t have enough influence?

News

Sixers Win By 20 (!) For Ninth Victory

You have to see this Jerami Grant dunk.

STUDY: It Really Does Get Better

We’ve been saying it for years, but now there’s proof!

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