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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

Pa. Flags Lowered for Philly Firefighter

They’ll stay at half-staff until Joyce Craig-Lewis is buried.

News

In Policing Debate, Ferguson a Bad Example

Mendte: What Missanelli got wrong — and right — in his criticism of Charles Barkley.

News

Santorum Runs Again?

Get ready for some man-on-campaign-trail action.

News

Bensalem Muslims Say Township Won’t Let Them Build a Mosque

They’ve filed a federal lawsuit.

VOTE: Who Has the Best Drag Name?

Winners win tickets to Night of 100 Drag Queens.

Dilworth Park Cigarette Butt (photo illustration)
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Giant Cigarette Coming to Dilworth Park

Drug company GSK will erect the giant butt on Friday.


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

Philly.com Absorbs Inky, Daily News Sites

The papers now have landing pages at the online mothership.

News

Reece Whitley May Be America’s Next Olympic Star

The Penn Charter freshman is one of the hottest young swimmers in the nation.

PHOTOS: Our Night Out at XIX

Hundreds showed up for the sky-high happy hour.

News

Drexel Student Stabbed on Campus

He was treated and quickly released; the attacker was apprehended.

News

Water Main Break Floods Part of Kensington

Water gushing in the 1500 block of Germantown Avenue.

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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

Tribute Paid to Fallen Philly Firefighter

Joyce Craig-Lewis was department’s first female to die in the line of duty.

News

Protesters Invade Penn President’s Party

“Die-in” links Ferguson with university support for Philly schools.

News

I Hope “Die-In” Protests Made You Late Getting Home

Mathis: A black man died, needlessly. You have to sit in traffic longer? Good.

News

Comcast Responds to Hotspot Lawsuit

“Our Xfinity WiFi home hotspot program provides real benefits to our customers.”

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