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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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A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
News

SEPTA’s Trolley Tunnel in Center City Has Reopened

Had been shut down several weeks for maintenance.

News

Taney Wins in Dramatic Final Inning

Dragons score twice in 6th for victory.

An aerial view of the beach and casinos in Atlantic City.
News

Report: Atlantic City May Have Just 6 Casinos by 2017

So says a Deutsche Bank forecast.

News

Comcast Faces California Scrutiny of Merger

State utility commission says it will file its review with the FCC.

Dancers Turn SEPTA Into a “Voguing Train”

SEPTA gets sassy.

News

Taney Dragons Dominate in LLWS Opener

Mo’Ne Davis pitched a complete game shutout.


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.


What the Gays Did on Instagram This Week

The Ho-modes of Transportation edition

News

Ferguson and America’s Never-Healing Race Wound

Kruger: America has a serious problem with police treatment of people of color. This needs to stop immediately.

News

Johnny Doc Deposition Won’t Be Sealed

The state superior court rules.

News

Go Taney Little Leaguers!

Philly’s team in the Little League World Series begins play today.

News

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Stupidest Idea Ever

But, hey, it’s working.

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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.


Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Freak Boutique bows out, the Big Gay Boat Party, and more.

News

Hundreds of Chickens Were Loose on a Delaware Road

A tractor trailer overturned.

News

Kacie McDonnell Is Leaving Fox 29

She’s headed to Kansas City.

News

Massive Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Cherry Hill

Tens of millions in bogus bills, say Feds.

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