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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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WATCH: Shaq Cuts an Ad for Chris Christie

Next: Sitcom?

News

A Tale of Two School Lunches

Spoiled food killed schoolchildren in India. What will spoiling do to our kids?

News

Fetters Mill Bridge Closes

Pennypack Creek just got a little safer.

No-Material Girl

Never-before-seen nude photos of young Madonna revealed.

after sandy seaside heights
News

Reminder: Your Hurricane Sandy Aid Still Hasn’t Arrived

Only 15 % of federal aid has been granted.

News

Yuengling Brewery Catches Fire

(In Tampa. But still.)


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.


Here’s What the Christies Made Last Year

Governor releases family’s tax returns.

News

This Halloween, Don’t Be a Racist Jerk

That means no blackface, kids.

Lou Reed
News

Lou Reed Has Died. His Legacy Will Linger On

Listen to the Velvet Underground in Philly in 1970, and Reed’s other local performances.

WATCH: Philly Drag Queen Spoofs Adele

Listen to “Someone to Screw.”

News

New Jersey’s 10 Most Dangerous Small Towns

Annnnnd South Jersey takes the top prize!

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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.


Sixers Cut Their Only Entertaining Player

Goodbye to the man who refuses to take airplanes.

News

Guys, Tom Ridge Changed Mind on Gay Marriage *Months Ago*

This isn’t news!

News

Gawker Outs Fox Anchor Shepard Smith as Gay

The apparent boyfriend has ties to Penn State and Temple.

News

A GIF of Eddie Vedder Falling Down During His Philly Concert

Over and over and over…

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