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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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88% of Philadelphians Disappointed in Pride

Results from our recent poll are in.

News

1 Dead in Cherry Hill Demolition Collapse

Second worker hospitalized in accident.

Gay Things to Do This Weekend

Brittany Lynn Does AC, Mr. Gay Philadelphia 2014, and more

News

UPDATE: Penn Says Tobacco No “Moral Evil”

University endowment had considered divesting from tobacco products.

News

Grantland Remembers Philly’s Eddie Griffin

One of city’s greatest prep players was troubled, died young.

News

Seth Williams Settles Twitter Photo Case

Said photographer who took pic was trying to shake him down.


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.


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News

Philly Does Not Have World Cup Fever

Nowhere to be found in the tournament’s Top 10 TV markets.

News

PHOTO: Rich Negrin Hulks Out With Lou Ferrigno

The deputy mayor gets pumped up.

News

Philly Cabs Debut New Payment App

Your smart phone can now talk to your taxi using sound waves. Yes, sound waves!

“Homosexual Activist Brian Sims is Wrong About HB300”

American Family Association of PA fires back.

News

Marriage Is Not the Solution to Domestic

Francis: Washington Post piece manages to blame, sex-shame victims.

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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

Kane Will Release Sandusky Case Review on Monday

Previous reports say it largely absolves Gov. Tom Corbett of wrongdoing.

Maddox Madison Dies After Battle With Skin Cancer

A sendoff to one of Gay Philly’s favorite visiting performers.

News

Pennsport Teens Buying Booze Under I-95, Drinking on Piers

The sellers? Men playing cornhole and hacky sack.

News

Water Main Bursts, Flooding South Philly Neighborhood

Pipe is shut off, but cleanup beginning.

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