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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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Maps for Our Summer Drives

Touring the Brandywine Rambling Around Central Bucks Trekking to Amish Country Back-Roading to the Shore Drifting Up River Road

News

Pitt, Penn State Again Most Costly Public Universities

This according to a new federal ranking. Temple ranks 19th.

News

Christie Signs Jersey Budget With Deep Pension Cuts

Vetoes “millionaire’s tax” proposed by Democrats.

News

Philly Schools Pass Placeholder Budget

It has a $93 million hole that can only be filled by state action.

News

PA Legislature Passes Budget; Corbett Not Signing — Yet

Seeks deep pension cuts for state employees.

President to Ban Gender Identity Discrimination

He’ll sign an executive order.


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

Top Exec Departs Philly Newspapers

Christine Bonanducci was the only woman on IGM’s executive leadership team.

News

Chris Christie’s Poll Ratings Are Stabilizing

He has weathered Bridgegate scandal well, so far.

Man Crush Monday

QVC personality Kevn Gatto’s crushes revealed!

News

Report: Male Profs Paid Better Than Women at Penn

But the gap is narrowing.

One of Us: Patti LaBelle

My name is … Patti LaBelle. I was born Patricia Louise Holte. Patti LaBelle came from Harold B. Robinson, a car dealer in Philadelphia, who […]

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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

Joe Biden Will Help Philly Celebrate Independence Day

The vice president makes every holiday a little more joyful, yes?

Citizens Bank Park
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Citizens Bank Park to Test Metal Detectors

Next season, every MLB ballpark will have them.

News

The Despicable Deal Tom Corbett is Offering Philly and Its Schools

Kerkstra: “It’s in their hands,” is a thing the governor actually said.

News

Cult Leaders and Ballet Dancers: The Strange Rock School Lawsuit

A dance mom says she was defamed by the prestigious school; school intends to “defend vigorously.”

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