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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

ACLU Sues Police for Using Force to Stop Photos of Arrest

It’s the fifth such lawsuit against Philly police.

News

David Sirota on New Jersey’s Risky Pension Investments

Did Christie allies steer state money to Wall Street?

News

Man Tries to Stop Domestic Assault, Gets Assaulted

It happened to the editor of Geekadelphia.

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Council May Debate PGW Sale in October

A week at the end of the month has been blocked out on Council schedule.

The Sexiest HIV/AIDS Fundraiser Ever

A Broadway hunk bares it all.

News

Funeral Scheduled for Trooper in Barracks Shooting

Meanwhile, the manhunt goes 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

Rutgers Fans Wear “Ped State” Shirts

And Rutgers posts the photos to its official Facebook page.

Gay Things To Do in Philly This Week

From storytelling to jazz, we’ve got the list.

News

Sheinelle Jones to Anchor Today Weekends

She spent nine years at “Good Day Philadelphia.”

News

[Update] Trains Halted After Pedestrian Struck at Eighth and Market

Service is resuming, but bypassing Eighth and Market.

News

No, Thanks, Really, I Don’t Want Another Dog

Hingston: How do I tell my kids I like my empty nest just fine?

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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.


The New Giovanni’s Room Ain’t the Same

The iconic bookstore re-opens as a thrift joint.

News

Jonathan Papelbon Ejected After Grabbing Crotch

He also blew the save.

News

Pregnant Woman Shot and Killed

Doctors delivered Megan Doto’s baby alive, but newborn died overnight.

News

Cigarette Tax Tops Legislative Agenda

Politicians optimistic Philly school-funding measure will pass.

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