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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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Phillies Change Broadcasters; Wheeler, Matthews Out

Traditions ending quickly in South Philly.

News

No, Philly Won’t Host the Super Bowl

It’s too damned cold.

News

Pro Wrestling: Like a Night at the Orchestra

McQuade: At WWE Smackdown, it’s all about the classics.

News

Obama to Pay Special Attention to West Philly

White House creating an economic “Promise Zone.”

News

Joint Replacement: When Joints Cause Pain

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Jennifer Weiner’s Hard-Knock Life

Hingston: The New Yorker did the impossible: It made me like her. Sort of.


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

This Doylestown Bookshop Video is Pretty Awesome

They love books. You should too.

Pop Star Jade Starling Returns With New Album

She’s so ready to move past “Catch Me (I’m Falling).”

News

Christie’s Big Bridge-Closing Controversy

Gov: misled and very sad

News

SEPTA’s Been Lying to You

Sandy Smith: And they want to know about it.

News

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Is Down

But only because you’ve given up on this failed economy.

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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.


Septa regional rail train
News

See Something? Call #1776.

Don’t let terrorists win your SEPTA train ride.

News

Three Dead From Flu in Philly

Infections reportedly trending upward.

News

Don’t Cry for Michael Bay

Marks: Director’s CES meltdown in Vegas was bad business.

News

Still Phreezing!

Temperatures remain under the freezing point for second day in a row.

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