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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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News

Washington Post Practically Enamored of Well-Organized Drug Ring

McQuade: Haven’t they seen The Wire?

7 questions with Jim King.

How HIV has affected him, and why you should dine out for life.

News

Bike Share Coming to Philly

But not until the fall of 2015. Still, not that far away!

Temple Gay Web Series Wins College Emmy

Congrats to One of the Guys.

News

New Retail Coming to 801 Market

Oh, and Philly’s daily newspapers will have a new lobby.

News

Iverson Documentary to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Here’s the trailer.


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

Colorado Strikes Back Against Christie Pot Slam

Gov. John Hickenlooper compares quality-of-life statistics.

News

Butkovitz Looks Likely for Mayoral Run

Hires high-profile strategist, but mum on official announcement.

News

Has Philly Sold Its Soul to Comcast?

NYT op-ed questions city’s relationship to its highest-profile business.

Woman Crush Wednesday

Tracy Buchholz shares her local lady crushes.

News

Report: Paterno to Get New Statue in State College

Alumni-backed memorial to be located two miles from original site.

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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.


What is Nellie Oleson Up to These Days?

The self-professed prairie bitch is coming to Philly this week.

News

Apparently the Main Line Is One Giant Episode of Weeds

Doctor, daughter arrested for growing and selling pot.

News

Rutgers-Camden Names new Chancellor

Phoebe Haddon was the dean of Maryland’s law school.

News

Masterman Is Once Again PA’s Top School

According to U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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