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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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Terrell Owens: 10 Years After the Eagles

A decade after his Super Bowl season, T.O. is as riveting as ever.

News

Flyers Fans Booed the Ice Guys Against Last Night

Will this last the whole season?

The Barber of Seville‘s Gay Slant

Baritone Jonathen Beyer says his Firgaro is “mildly gay.”

News

City Councilman Wants to Outlaw Toy Guns

There would be some exemptions.

News

Need a Cuddle Buddy?

With Cuddlr, there’s an app for that — unfortunately.

News

Phillies Will Finish Last For First Time Since 2000

Even the Mets were better than the Phillies this year.


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

Pa. Medical Pot Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough

The Senate gutted it before passage.

News

Terror Talk Sparks Increased SEPTA Security

Precautions even though no evidence Philly is a target.

News

Those Racy Emails: What They’re Saying

Eight high-ranking Pa. state officials received naughty messages.

News

3 Specific Questions for Tom Wolf

Mathis: He’s very likely going to govern. It’s about time he told us how.

PHOTOS: 300 Show Up to Attend Rally for Gay-Bashing Victims

LOVE Park was a veritable sea of supporters.

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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

Cops Looking for Masked, Wigged Serial Bank Robber

He’s hit the same Bucks County bank twice.

INTERVIEW: Chelsea Lately‘s Fortune Feimster

On working on Tina Fey’s recently canned comedy Cabot College and more.

School District of Philadelphia
News

2 School Principals Accused of Changing Test Answers

They’re the sixth and seventh charged with cheating.

News

2 Bryn Mawr Students Put Up Confederate Flag

The students ‘feigned ignorance.’

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