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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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Phillies Give Up Embarrassing Inside-the-Parker

They lost to the Pirates.

Court Upholds NJ Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy

Therapists in the state are barred from trying to turn gay youth straight.

News

Lancaster Newspaper, Stephen Colbert Make Slave/Plane Joke

Only one is forced to apologize.

News

Papers Ask Court for Pa. Lethal-Injection Drug Info

The ACLU filed the motion.

News

Chaka Fattah Jr.: Why I’m Fighting the IRS

My civil suit is not about the criminal investigation into my finances. It’s about the government following the rules.

News

Could Comcast Merger Result in Better Netflix Service?

Or will regulators wilt in the the face of the company’s immense power?


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.


DO THIS: Amateur Drag Party at Woody’s

Time to dust off your favorite falsies.

News

Largest Gift Ever for Free Library

The William Penn Foundation donated $25 million for renovations.

News

Cops Looking for Man in Failed NE Philly Robbery

The man didn’t get away with anything.

News

Christie Vetoes N.J. Beach Smoking Ban

He says local laws are the answer.

News

Ex-FBI Head to Probe NFL’s Handling of Rice Incident

Did the NFL have the Ray Rice tape?

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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

Magazine Says Pa. Governor Race Is “Likely Democratic”

Tom Corbett is the only Republican likely to lose his job this year.

Revel Casino Hotel, now called TEN
News

Florida Developer Offers $90 Million for Revel

But won’t necessarily re-open as a casino.

News

Election 2015: Who Wants to Be Mayor?

Kerkstra: Seriously, anyone interested?

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Donald Trump May Rescue the Trump A.C. Casinos

But he’s proceeding “cautiously.”

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