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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

Comcast Employees Are Apparently Stressed and Sad

Journalists keep trying to crack the company’s behind-the-scenes culture.

News

The 8 Stinkiest Spots in Philly (Described With Emojis)

Palan: Hold your noses when you’re walking through these places.

News

South Jersey School Bus Drivers Arrested for Child Porn

Netted in Operation Predator Alert II.

Tour to End LGBT Discrimination

Equality PA is hitting up small towns across the state.

News

ACLU: Philly Police Still Arresting People for Photographing Police

Commissioner Ramsey told his officers to stop. Two years later, a new lawsuit.

News

Firebomb Hits Home in South Philadelphia

A male suspect is in custody.


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

Union Unrest Continues at Convention Center

Carpenters plan another protest today.

News

Mayor Nutter Tours France

No public notice given for “international trade” trip.

News

It Happened: A Good Guy With a Gun Stopped a Bad Guy With a Gun

Doctor shot assailant in Darby attack.

Tom Corbett
News

5 Reasons to Vote (No Really!) For Tom Corbett

He’s not the worst Republicans have to offer.

News

Hospital Shooting in Delco

DA cites “psychiatric issues.”

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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.


Mary Poppins Quits

Kristen Bell’s satirical sendup on Funny or Die.

News

Mayor Takes Surprise Trip to Paris

He’s talking with the mayor about bicycles.

Best of Philly: Gay Winners

Who scored the coveted Best Gay Bar this year?

News

Riversharks to Host Sharknado Screening

And on Friday, fans can sleep over in the stadium.

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