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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’s Christmas Tree Will Be Inside City Hall Courtyard …

… If the city finds someone to donate a tree.

News

Couple Charged With Beating Boy to Death

DA seeking death penalty in child’s killing.

Boxers PHL Kicks Off New Thursday Night Happy Hour

#TBT starts tonight.

News

Cops: Man Steals Tip Jar, Then Tries to Rob Another Store

It happened in the Northeast.

News

Ticket Splitters: Enlightened, or Idiots?

Two Philly progressives debate the virtues of a straight-ticket vote.

News

POLL: N.J. Voters Approve of Christie’s Ebola Quarantine

They really hate that nurse, apparently.


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.


George Norcross Back in Journalism With the Philly Voice

The local news startup is hiring.

DO THIS: #GayMenUnite

United Fitness’s day of working out and brunching just for the boys

News

Feminism Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Confused.

Weymouth: The F-word has become a divisive term. How to best describe a person who believes in equality for everyone?

News

Pa. Chief Justice to AG: Release All Judges’ Emails

An open letter is urging the same.

“It Gets Better” Open House at Kimmel Center

The first public event of the weeklong residency.

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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

Ex-Penn Prof Who Killed Wife Must Pay $124M

Jury hits Rafael Robb’s pockets hard.

News

Sunoco Announces $2.5B Pa. Pipeline Project

It will connect the Marcellus Shale and Marcus Hook.

News

Zooballoon Gets Third Life, Will Return in 2015

It’s the second time this year it’s been saved.

News

WATCH: Ramsey on AC360

Philly’s police commissioner went on CNN last night.

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