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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

Nat Turner: Murderer or Visionary?

Coard: Activists will celebrate his 214th birthday in Philly at the President’s House/Slavery Memorial this week.

News

Will Customer Service Kill the Comcast Merger?

Service concerns are delaying a vote by New York regulators.

News

Dead Raccoon Rots For 2 Weeks in Philly Power Lines

A radio station had to call PECO.

News

Flyers Cave, Bring Back Ice Girls After Fans Boo

Tryouts are this Saturday.

News

The Wolf-Corbett Debate: What They’re Saying

Reactions from the media, social and otherwise.

News

Revel Sold, Won’t Become University for Geniuses

Toronto-based asset management company wins auction.


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.


Transgender Activist Lily McBeth Dies at 80

Remembering the substitute teacher.

Watch Live: Corbett-Wolf Debate

The gubernatorial candidates are squaring off in Philadelphia right now.

News

Kane Will Make Racy Emails Available to Corbett

So he can see proof that his underlings were involved.

News

Conservative Metcalfe Criticizes Gov. Corbett

“I don’t think he knows how to lead behind a microphone.”

News

Would You Let Your Son Play Football?

Mathis: If not, how can you take joy from a game that’s killing its players and their loved ones?

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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.


Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Revel Auction Grinds Into Third Day

Florida developer, Canadian company vie for rights to the property.

4 Gay Things to Do This Week

Joshua Thomas’s new album, LGBT History Month Kickoff, and more.

News

Two More Ironworkers Plead Guilty

Edward Sweeney and Shawn Bailey are the latest.

News

Maverick Senator Calls for Pileggi Ouster

Scott Wagner ran promising to challenge the establishment. Now…

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