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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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Tom Wolf’s Ethics Code Is a Good Start

Mathis: But more work needed if Pennsylvania is to break its culture of corruption.

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We Asked Bill Cosby About Those Sexual Assault Allegations

Right after Congressman Fattah proposed a Bill Cosby Month.

News

Phillies Searching for Trades

Rival exec says Phils are “trying to blow the whole thing up.”

News

Meet the Philly Citizen Journalist Who Might Destroy Obamacare

Rich Weinstein uncovers the clips that nobody else looks at.

News

Pileggi Faces Challenge for Pa. Senate Leadership

Critics say he doesn’t press GOP agenda with enough fervor.

13 Gay Things to Do This Week

Jackie Beat makes her Philly debut, Golden Girls GayBINGO and more.


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

(Update) Cape May’s Missing Parrot Found, Unharmed

Authorities are squawking about the crime.

News

New York Decides to Follow Philly’s Example

Will reduce penalties for marijuana possession and use.

News

Now That Amy Schumer Can Say Pussy on Comedy Central …

Weymouth: What does that mean for the dreaded C-word?

News

Fire Extinguished at Wanamaker Building

No injuries reported.

News

Obama Announcement Could Threaten Merger

Shares of Comcast, Time Warner both fall after “net neutrality” statement.

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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.


Philly Drag Queens Attempt to Break World Records at The Troc

In Night of 100 Qweens.

News

Lockheed Gets $107 Million to Locate in Camden

The company will move 3,500 employees from nearby Moorestown.

News

The President Is Wrong on Net Neutrality

Marks: Why the Internet needs fast lanes and slow lanes.

News

The Tragedy of Thomasine Tynes

Yes, she accepted the bracelet. But there’s more to her story.

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