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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

The Cigarette Tax Is (Finally) Passed

Senate approves, 39-11. Bill goes to Gov. Corbett, who says he’ll sign it.

6 Gay Things to Do This Week

Fortune Feimster at Helium, One of the Guys finale, the First QOTA of fall, and more.

Three People Charged in Center City Gay-Bashing

The District Attorney releases names.

News

(Update) Suspect Identified in Killing of Girl at Einstein Medical

Aisha Abdur Rhaman, the victim, was a 10th-grade student.

News

Penn Can’t Quite Get Over Last Year’s NYT “Hookup Culture” Article

Feelings are raw about Kate Taylor’s return to campus.

Kathy Griffin to Replace Joan Rivers on “Fashion Police”

One queen of the gays replaces another.


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

Flyers Fans Make Over-Ostentatious Display of Their Heterosexuality

They boo the Ice Guys for not being Ice Girls.

News

Jersey Court: No GPS for Pre-2007 Sex Crimes

That’s when the law was passed.

Senator Jim Ferlo Comes Out of the Closet

“I’m gay. Get over it.”

News

The Problem With Renaming the SlutWalk

Weymouth: Yes, the term “slut” is controversial and uncomfortable. Wasn’t that the point?

News

Suspected Trooper Shooter Was in War Documentary

Video appeared on Today show.

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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

Police Tasered Man After Apple Store Ran Out of iPhone 6

No, not in Franklin Mills. At Suburban Square.

Bette Midler Putting Out New Covers Album

“Wait till you hear her take on TLC’s “Waterfalls.”

Police: “People Are Going to Get Locked Up”

Plus, how a lone wallet is holding up the case.

News

Construction Firm Moving to Philadelphia

Hill International expects to create more than 200 jobs in Center City.

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