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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

Philly Police Testing Wearable Cameras

Commissioner Ramsey announced the pilot program last summer.

News

Joyce Sheridan Death Ruled a Homicide

Her husband’s death certificate is still “pending investigation.”

News

Rain, Snow Expected to Delay Holiday Travelers

Heavy precipitation, but we won’t be buried.

News

5 Reasons We Should All Be Thankful for Comcast

Marks: Seriously. Just look at all the amazing stuff they just did.

News

Does Gov. Corbett Have One Big Bill Left in Him?

Republicans might use lame-duck session to pass bills before Tom Wolf takes office.

News

Cosby Biographer: “I Was Wrong”

Mark Whitaker says he should’ve investigated sex assault claims against the comedian.


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.


Alec Baldwin Gets Schooled on Grindr and Scruff

The sometimes homophobic actor gets owned.

Confessions of a Philly Pot Dealer

What a legalized future means for him — and for you.

News

Center City Attorney Faces Sex Assault Charges

Brian Meehan allegedly had sex with 14-year-girl forced into prostitution.

News

Philly About to Be Walloped With a Holiday Storm

You might want to travel early.

News

Ferguson, Under Cover of Darkness

Francis: Why does America still regard black life as expendable?

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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

Thanksgiving Is Cheaper in Philly

But only by about $3.

Will 1316 Walnut Street Be A New Lesbian Bar?

We have some scoop on the long-awaited project.

Rachelle Lee Smith, Artist Behind Speaking OUT

We sat down with the talented photographer.

News

Joe Frazier Granddaughter Indicted for Bank Fraud

Tamyra Frazier is the daughter of Marvis Frazier.

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