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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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New Leather Club Starting in Philadelphia

More on the Queer Leather Alliance

News

Del. Peeping Tom Sketch Looks Like Drake (It’s Not Him)

And, also, many others.

Sisters to Re-Open as a Straight Bar

Silk City Diner owner Mark Bee heads up the transition.

News

Pilots Warned of Issue with Jet in Lewis Katz Crash

Gulfstream sent a letter to pilots.

News

Mo’ne Davis Set a TV Ratings Record Last Night

Taney LLWS game outdraws MLB game.

News

Are Good Phillies Teams Good for Newspapers?

It’s not just the working class that’s hurt by losing. It’s journalism.


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

Where Is the Outrage Over James Foley’s Killing?

Mendte: We need to be as angry about the journalist’s killing as we are about Michael Brown’s.

Philly AIDS Thrift Takes Over Giovanni’s Room

It will turn the iconic business into a thrift / bookstore.

News

Another Bad Comcast Story. Or Is It?

Comcast Today: On the up side, Drexel and U-Delaware students to get free Xfinity TV on campus.

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Defense in Building Collapse May Want Mayor to Testify

The prosecution is expected to fight it.

News

WATCH: Teen Sets Off Explosion at Takeout

Cops are looking for a 14-year-old.

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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

Double Amputee Shoplifts $315 in Meat

The man then fled south on a SEPTA bus.

News

Iceland Volcano Could Delay PSU Football Opener

Yes, the above headline is a real thing.

School District of Philadelphia
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State Commission Seeks Fair School Funding

Basic Education Funding Commission held its first hearing Wednesday

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City Hall Ends Effort to Collect Lap Dance Tax

Nutter administration won’t appeal judge’s ruling.

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