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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

PHL Says It’s Prepared for Ebola

But there are no direct flights from West Africa.

It’s Hard Out There for a Gay Hookup App User

It’s killing our social game.

News

Eagles Employee Says He Didn’t Cheer Cruz Injury

The cover of the New York Daily News notwithstanding.

News

Police Cars Crash in Center City

At 21st and Spruce streets.

News

Comcast Will Build an Amusement Park in Beijing

To be co-owned with consortium of four Chinese companies.

News

Dead Man’s Daughter Explains “Jewboy” Obituary

“The name had to do with black curly hair,” she says.


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

Anonymous Interview with a SEPTA Driver

What it’s really like on the streets.

News

Sweeney: No Tax Breaks for Taj

Jersey Senate President says workers need better treatment.

Mazzoni Center Publishes Student GSA Guide

How to Build a FIERCE GSA is available to educators and students for free.

News

Bart Blatstein Buying Bargain Basement Boardwalk Bazaar

Pier Shops sold to Philly developer.

News

NYT: Conservatives Leery of Christie

They’re flying a banner at the Jersey Shore: “Christie Can’t Be Trusted.”

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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.


Archdiocese Reviews 14 Parishes for Possible Closure

More than 40 parishes have closed in recent years.

News

6 Ways NBC Butchered Philly Geography for Sunday Night Football

City Hall has been moved. And the Rocky statue is huge.

PHOTOS: OutFest 2014

Early scenes from yesterday’s block party in the Gayborhood.

News

Missanelli Apologizes for Cruz Injury Tweet

“I didn’t see he got hurt on the play.”

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