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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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Ask A Millennial: What Do You Worry About the Most?

Ask a Millennial: What’s the Best/Worst Thing About Philly?

News

Philly Becomes First City to Ban 3-D Gun Printing

Not that there are any 3-D printers in Philadelphia. That we know of.

Philly FIGHT and City Councilwomen Announce New HIV Clinic

HIV clinic to open for growing Spanish-speaking population.

Ask a Millennial: Why Did You Choose Philly?

News

Lower Merion Cops Arrest Two “Knockout Game” Suspects

Pointless violence spreads to the Main Line.


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

PHOTO: Newest Kennedy Born at the Jersey Shore

Patrick Kennedy’s Jersey Girl gave birth this week.

McNabb Fires Back Against Bullying Allegations

“For me to bully anybody, that sounds unbelievable.”

Gettin’ Kinky With It: Diabolique Ball Set for Saturday

It’s an annual fetish fundraiser. No, really.

The Phillies Just Signed a Guy Married to a Playboy Model

Lets hope she’s not the next Anna Benson.

News

Chris Christie Taking Over RGA Today

But it wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

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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.


A Living Museum in 10 Rittenhouse

The fab home of husbands Jan Rattia and Neil Thall.

News

Dad, Kids, Saved From Fire By Jumping Out the Window

Cory Booker was not involved.

Even Jim Gardner takes selfies now
News

Generation Selfie

Moraff: The Internet’s most annoying phenomenon is the OED’s Word of the Year.

News

Penn Students Can Now Pay Money Not to Go to Class

“The Whartonization of Penn is now complete.”

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