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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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5 Philly Companies That Accept Bitcoin

Not just for Winklevoss twins!

Christie Vetoes Trans Birth Certificate Bill

Now he’s gone and pissed off transgender people, too.

News

Temple Student Claims He’s Conan O’Brien’s Illegitimate Son

Watch the moving video testimonial here.

New Sports Bar Opening in the Gayborhood

Look out for Boxers NYC in late-summer.

News

The Possibly Powerful Mayoral Candidate You’ve Never Heard Of

Meet Kevin Johnson.

Brian Sims Hosting Twitter Town Hall

The Philly rep. will answer questions about LGBT Equality in PA.


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

Season 3 of Girls: Is Hannah Growing Up?

Shister: She has me worried.

News

Joint Replacement: Selecting a Surgeon

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WATCH: The Sixers Are Now Doing Mascot Races

Go…Betsy Ross?

George Norcross III
News

Is Norcross Trying to Quash “Bridgegate”?

A former Jersey governor drops hints.

News

Buzz Bissinger is Back From Rehab

And he has a lot of nice clothes to give away.

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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

Central PA Girl Will Be Allowed to Wrestle

District failed to justify gender segregation, judge says.

News

Feud Continues Over Teddy Pendergrass Will

“This is really over control of his legacy.”

School District of Philadelphia
News

School Debate: Should District Help Students Flee to Private Schools?

“Open enrollment” would smooth that process.

News

Philly’s Murder Rate Is Skyrocketing Again in 2014

Thirteen deaths in 13 days so far in January.

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