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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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Mauckingbird to Stage Gay Mega Classics

The Children’s Hour and The Boys in the Band.

News

UPDATE: Stabbed Man, Two Bodies Found Along Kelly Drive

Police are investigating this morning.

Killer Wasps

When antiques store owner Kristin Clark stumbles upon Barclay Shields, Bryn Mawr’s newest real estate developer, lying unconscious beneath the hydrangea bushes lining the driveway […]

News

Pa. Bill Would Decriminalize Transporting Booze

Part of broader privatization effort.

News

Comcast: Merger Won’t Be Complete Until 2015

Originally expected to close Time Warner deal by year’s end.

News

On Ferguson: Nutter’s Beautiful, Empty Words

Mathis: Does the mayor practice what he preaches?


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

Montco Man Starts Write-In Campaign for Governor

No cash, please, but he’ll take a like.

5 Gay Things to Do This Week

Gay speed-dating, Stoli Guy contest, animated drag, and more.

News

Drudge Commenters Disapprove of New Spanish-Immersion Preschool

Al Día story takes the brunt of the criticism.

News

Penn Study: Medical Marijuana Saves Lives

States that legalize it see fewer overdoses from painkiller pills.

News

Philly PD: Expand Camera Registration Program

SafeCam has helped make 270 arrests.

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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.


ESPN Reports on Michael Sam’s Showering Habits

It is leaving us shaking our heads.

News

UPDATE: Drugs, Alcohol Ruled Out in Louis Freeh Car Crash

Former FBI director is now chairman of Philly’s Pepper Hamilton law firm.

News

Interview: The David to Comcast’s Goliath

RFD-TV’s Patrick Gottsch mounts a grassroots challenge to cable behemoth.

FIRST LISTEN: Rena Drops New Track

Be one of the first to hear “Colors.”

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