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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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Photos: Backstage at an Andrew Christian Video Shoot

Billy Cavallo gives an exclusive sneak peek.

News

There’s a Jordanian Beer Called “Philadelphia”

Here’s what a tallboy looks like.

News

A List of Celebrities Eating Badly in Philadelphia

It’s not just Kate Upton.

News

Mob Wives’ Alicia DiMichele on Passyunk Avenue

But what’s in that cupcake she’s sampling?

News

Oh Look: More Chris Christie Bridgegate Revelations

Just in time for his State of the State speech.

WATCH: Janelle Monae on Sesame Street

The “Tightrope” singer sweeps the clouds away.


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.


Bill O’Brien Apologizes for Insulting “Paterno People”

We’re assuming his house got egged.

News

Judge Commutes Sentence of Philly Cop Killer Edward Bracey

Won’t get death penalty.

Two LGBT Theater Groups Score Big Arts Grants

Congrats to Brat Productions and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret.

News

Deadspin Has No Idea How to Make a Cheesesteak

Please don’t follow this recipe.

News

Q&A: Jim MacMillan of GunCrisis.org Talks About Philly’s Murder Rate

“The progress made in 2013 is indisputable, but we’ve still got a long way to go.”

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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

“Daddy in Seat 16C” Is from the Jersey Shore

Our very own viral sensation!

PPA Boots Widow’s Car Over 23-Year-Old Tickets

They can’t do that, can they?

Just Because

I’m having fits over these Girls-inspired American Girl dolls.

News

Philly’s Bedbugs: Worse Than You Thought

McQuade: They turn your friends into zombies — and other horrifying facts.

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