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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.


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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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LISTEN: Delvin Barnes Appears in Philadelphia Courtroom

The man accused of kidnapping Carlesha Freeland-Gaither will have a bail hearing Friday.

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Stockton College to Buy Former Showboat Casino

It plans a branch campus there.

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Chester’s Dominic Pileggi Ousted as Pa. Senate Leader

The GOP caucus moves right.

News

WATCH: SRC Member Tells Kids They’re ‘In Failing Schools’

She’d previously denied it.

News

Eric Frein Look-Alike to Get Car

Crowdfunding campaign raised nearly $25,000.

Being Non-gender and Homeless

A Philly non-gender youth shares his experience on We Are The Youth.


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

Fumo in Inquirer: Don’t Give Money to Homeless

Ex-pol, ex-con resurfaces in newspaper.

News

Almost Nobody Believes Comcast on Net Neutrality. Why?

Skepticism over loyalty to the “Open Internet.”

Philly Earns Perfect Score for LGBT-Friendliness

Says an annual report from the HRC.

News

Man Who Drove Corvette into River: “What’s the Charge?”

John Kramer is wanted by police.

News

WATCH: Man Robs Grad Ho Pizza Shop, Stumbles Out Door

Police are asking for your help.

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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

Father of Lakers’ Ellington Killed in Germantown

Police say they do not yet have a motive.

News

District Overwhelmed by Charter School Applications

Asking universities for help reviewing submissions.

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Sixers Plan a Big Splash in Camden

Giant signs, helipad sought for new practice facility.

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Will Penn State Trustees Challenge NCAA?

Critics say emails prove PSU bullied into Sandusky penalties.

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