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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

Trial Winds Down in School Kidnapping Case

Defendant won’t testify in her own defense.

News

Radnor Police Release Name of Officer Who Killed Himself

It happened on Tuesday night.

WATCH: Brian Sims Rappels Down Commerce Square Building

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a state representative!

News

I Just Can’t Even With Jezebel Anymore

Hingston: I want to support the sisterhood. But the women’s website’s readers are making me crazy.

News

Corbett Told of Racy Emails During Investigation

It was after he left the attorney general’s office.

News

Men Are (Still) Pigs

Mathis: What Ray Rice and the Harrisburg email scandal tell us — again.


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

“Torture Porn” Actor Feels Used by Republicans

“I feel I’m being bandied about by the Republican Party.”

News

Jersey Lawmakers Call for Review of Rice Case

Law may change after NFL player shown leniency for beating fiancée.

News

Atlantic City Is Not a Happy Place

Marks: But the struggling resort town has all the ingredients to be a happy place in the future.

News

Controller: Combine Tourism Agencies into One Department

Visit Philadelphia and PHLCVB duplicate services, he says.

News

City Union Approves New Contract

DC 33 members will get several raises.

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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

Court Will Hear Challenge to Philly’s Voting Machines

Critics say ballot integrity is at risk.

News

Radnor Cop Commits Suicide Outside Police Station

Tragedy early Tuesday evening.

Giovanni’s Room to Re-Open Friday

Plus more gay things to do in Philly this week.

News

SEPTA Putting Up Suicide Prevention Signs

They’re going up at Norristown Station.

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