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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!”

Latest Stories

Woman Crush Wednesday

Cece Rex shares her local #WCW picks.

News

Lynne Abraham to Run for Mayor

The former DA is likely to announce formally in November.

News

Nutter, Union in Dispute Over $2.88 Million

Labor peace in Philadelphia was short-lived.

News

High School Uses Breathalyzer on Students at Football Game

Everyone passed.

News

What Should a Redesigned LOVE Park Look Like?

Bridget Barber of PennPraxis wants the public’s help shaping the park’s future.

Queer Pop-Up Book Store Series Begins This Weekend

So you can get your gay-read on.


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

Chip Kelly’s Secret Weapons: College Professors

He’s brought in several.

News

On the Stupidity of the La Viola “Boycott”

Fiorillo: Let’s set the record straight.

News

Pa. Bill Would Allow NRA to Sue Over Gun Laws

It would automatically give them standing.

News

4 Cases of Enterovirus Seen at CHOP

Don’t panic.

News

Philadelphia Union Fall in U.S. Open Cup Final

Missed chances cost team $190K.

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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

Fan Posts ‘Fly Eagles Fly’ on Giants Punter’s Twitter Account

He was hacked.

News

Penn Prof Named a MacArthur “Genius“

Danielle Bassett uses network science to study how we learn.

News

Brian Roberts “Cautiously Optimistic” for Comcast-Time Warner Merger

“All of the cable deals have always gone through,” he says.

News

What Bykofsky Almost Gets Right About White Privilege

Mathis: He admits it exists without, y’know, admitting it exists.

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