People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
The Top Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region, Ranked for 2026
Many factors should go into choosing a school for your child. Here are the top performers in the city and suburbs when it comes to graduation rates, student performance, and other statistical measures.
To come up with a ranking of the top-performing city and suburban public high schools in the eight-county Philadelphia region, we first collected the latest […]
What 25 Years of Teaching 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.
Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”
The French content creators came for the World Cup, fell in love with us, and returned last week for the Eagles’ home opener.
Will a Pierre Robert Mural Actually Happen?
Despite plenty of enthusiasm, finding the right spot for a mural of the late local hero has proved difficult.
Inside Hustle Aims a Spotlight on the More Mysterious Parts of the Music Biz
The Philly Music Fest offshoot creates a space for off-stage side hustles.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
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.
A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences made me who I am. What will happen to future generations of children?
Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex
How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?
The America We Were on 9/11
Twenty-five years later, a former U.S. rep and Army vet remembers that terrible day — and looks for the lessons in American courage and solidarity.
Faces of the Fringe: Madi Distefano, the Clown
After a 15-year hiatus, a Philly theater legend returns.
For Joe Torsella, the Play’s the Thing
Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.
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.
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.
An Open Letter to Larry Krasner
Our Trump-like DA indicted himself last week in the court of public opinion by coming up short on public virtue. Here, an offer to help.
Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian’s Guide
Tips, tricks, motivation, and fun, fresh, Philly ways to de-digitize your existence.
The Great Analog Rebellion
We’ve “optimized” our lives to death. Can we please reclaim some joy already?
Police Are Not the Answer at Devil’s Pool
If we really care about our environment, we should fund our parks and meet people where they are at.
