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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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Oh, the Shade of It All

Sometimes the Gayborhood can feel like high school all over again.

News

Sorry Birds Fans, Eagles Won’t Win Super Bowl

Mendte: Despite the big predictions, this year is not the year.

News

Missing N.J. Student Found Dead in Israel

Aaron Sofer, 23, went missing last week.

News

Philly Cop Sues Philly Police for Police Brutality

That doesn’t happen very often.

News

3 Days After Pro Debut, A.C. Boxer Charged with Murder

Arrest made in Nelson Viera slaying.

News

5 Big Jersey Shore Stories, Revisited

Miller: Looking back on the trends that defined the summer of 2014.


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.


How to Skip College — and Thrive

The lecture hall is packed. The elephant-gray room is set up like a mini-arena to allow for maximum capacity and good acoustics. It’s new but […]

News

Could Time Warner Outage Doom Comcast Merger?

Comcast Today: Opposition intensifies after Wednesday meltdown.

News

PHA Reducing Number of Guards

They’re eliminating 13 positions by September.

Proposed Philly Lesbian Bar Falls Short of Indiegogo Goal

Does this mean the project is off?

News

Fatal Shooting Leads to Rowhome Collapse

Investigators recovered 18 shell casings.

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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

VA Officials Defend ‘Oscar the Grouch’ Training Guide

Director says it was not intended to insult vets.

News

Hurricane Causing Dangerous Conditions in Ocean

Jersey Shore towns implement swimming restrictions.

News

Report: Philly 3rd in U.S. for Construction Jobs

More than 76,000 workers employed in construction.

News

Poll: Wolf’s Lead Over Corbett Widens

The Democrat is now 25 points ahead.

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