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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.


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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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New York State Is Banning Fracking

Will the decision be felt in Pennsylvania?

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Report of Student with Gun at Fels H.S. Sparks Lockdown

The gun was found in a trash can.

WATCH: Gunnar Montana’s Resurrection Room

The 2014 FringeArts hit is now online.

Warwick Rowers Bare All In New Video

Behind the scenes at their annual nude calendar shoot.

News

N.J Senator Rips Obama for Cuba Prisoner Swap

Says Obama has “vindicated” the Cuban government.

News

Bensalem Teen Killed After Car Passes Bus and Hits Her

She was 16.


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

WATCH: La Salle Half-Court Prayer Beats Buzzer

The Explorers lost in overtime, however.

Woman Crush Wednesday: Tara Lessard

Photographer Tara Lessard turns her lens toward her local lady crushes.

News

DA: Delco Officer Angry About Protection Order Kills Woman

He had already been charged with stalking.

News

Someone Had $14,500 of Jewelry Stolen From A Car

The theft took place in Queen Village.

News

Climate Change Could Knock Out Power in Philly

Johns Hopkins University ranks Philly second among vulnerable cities.

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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

The Many Faces of Bradley Stone

Montgomery County neighbors mourn the aftermath of an awful spree.

News

How Do I Cure My Online Rage?

As holidays approach, realizing the Internet has made me mean.

News

Shooting Suspect Bradley Stone Is Dead

He apparently “died of self-inflicted cutting wounds to the center of the body.”

14 Gay Things to Do This Week

NSFW dance party, Stimulus’s holiday soiree, a walk through South Philly and more.

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