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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!”

Latest Stories

Philly Gays at Dîner en Blanc

You won’t find rainbows here.

News

McCaffery Fighting Inky Inquiry Into Finances

Part of his lawsuit against the newspaper.

News

An Ice Bucket Challenge Backlash? Really!?

Sturdivant: Is there no topic dull contrarianism won’t plunder?

PA Governor Tom Corbett
News

Gov. Corbett Not Welcome at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day Parade

Union officials say the governor is against them the other 364 days a year.

Weekend Roundup

The last weekend of GayFest!, Weird Beard Revue and more.

News

UPDATE: Mayor, Public Union Have Deal

After years of angry negotiations, labor peace may be at hand.


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

Pennsylvania May Destroy 2,426 Bottles of Fine Wine

Why? Because it entered the state without PLCB’s approval.

News

Philly Radio Legend Don Cannon Has Passed

Even Rocky woke up to “The Dean of Philadelphia Radio.”

News

Retired Philly Police Captain Joins Ferguson Protests

And he’s still wearing the uniform.

News

Mayor Nutter Backs Comcast Merger

Along with 50 other mayors.

News

Is “Tainted Justice” Now Tainted?

Long-delayed Inky exposé questions ethics behind Daily News Pulitzer-winner.

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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

GIFs: Taney Dragons Come Up Just Short in LLWS

There’s a petition to get them a parade.

News

Taney’s Magical Ride Comes to an End

Lose 6-5 in a nail-biter. They deserve a parade anyway.

PHOTOS: Paper Dresses Work the Runway at Tabu

Fashion that could actually cut you.

News

3 Feel-Good Stories the Internet Has Ruined This Week

Lazor: Who could possibly hate ALS fundraising, Little League and Taylor Swift?

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