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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

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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Obama Appears in Wilmington

He signed a memorandum creating his new ‘Build America’ initiative.

News

Stanley Cup in Sea Isle City Today

No, the Flyers didn’t somehow win it when you weren’t looking.

Field Guide to Sand Blast 2014

For your gay seaside-frolicking pleasure.

News

Yeah, but Would an NBA Team of Philly Natives Be Any Good?

Here’s how a “hometown Sixers” featuring Kobe Bryant and Kyle Lowry might play together.

News

VIDEO: 3 Men Rob Fishtown Clothing Store

The robbery happened on W. Girard Ave. last week. Walkie talkies were involved.

Elaine Stritch Has Died

The singing actress passed away in Michigan.


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

Workers Fighting to Keep AC Casinos Open

8,000 jobs could be lost by the end of summer.

News

Philly Woman Will Turn Your Placenta Into Ceviche for $200

That includes pickup and delivery.

News

Congressman Wants Criminal Probe of Philly VA

This, and more weird stuff at the Philadelphia office.

HIV-Positive Smokers at Greater Risk for Disease

A new warning from the CDC

News

Philly, You’re No Houston

Marks: Why the Texas metropolis is being hailed as the “blueprint for metropolitan revival” — and Philly is not.

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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.


DO THIS: Gay Night at the Phillies

Tickets to the annual event on sale now

News

You Could Be Getting Money Back from Apple — Eventually

A settlement has been reached over e-book price-fixing.

News

Michael Strange Foundation Holding Benefit Friday Night

The $30 beef and beer in Tacony features live music and comedians.

News

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Philadelphia Couple

Police did not observe any signs of foul play.

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