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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.


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The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex

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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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Will Michael Nutter Replace Chaka Fattah in Congress?

Speculation abounds as trouble circles the congressman.

Ladies and Gentlemen … Martha Graham Cracker!

Hard to say what Martha Graham Cracker noticed a few seconds ago as she left the band and the stage and slinked through the crowd. […]

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The War on Household Germs Goes Nuclear

Hingston: You don’t really need the SpongeBath. But this is America, dammit, so you can buy it anyway!

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Gillick Says Amaro’s Job Is Safe

Interim Phillies president doesn’t anticipate big changes at the top.

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Poll: Wolf Widens Lead Over Corbett

Robert Morris University gives the Democrat a 30-point lead.

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Philly Becomes the Land of Logos

Mathis: Is corporate branding simply the price of having nice things?


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.


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Nutter Hopes for PGW Sale by Year’s End

Challenges City Council to hold public hearings this fall.

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Interview: Chaka Fattah Jr.

The embattled congressman’s son talks about gambling, his Dad, his suit against the IRS.

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Is Mayor Nutter Making Nice on Pot Decriminalization?

Says he is working on plan to “deal” with small-time possession cases.

5 Gay Things to Do This Week

Needles Jones gets roasted, superhero costume ball, Dolly meets Meryl, and more.

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Are Philly College Students Really America’s Most-Caffeinated?

GrubHub seems to think so.

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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.


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WATCH: Cecily Tynan’s Water Sports Obsession

She wakeboards, she slalom waterskis, she wipes out.

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Rendell: Brooklyn Has Inside Track on 2016 DNC

Says New York riches will beat Philly enthusiasm.

Mark Figueroa Wins Philly Stoli Guy

The Allentown choreographer is now up for the national title.

Chris Christie Is So Freakin’ Tough, Vladimir Putin Quakes in His Boots

At least, that’s what Christie would have you believe.

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