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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

These Heroic Philadelphians Broke the Law and Saved Freedom

Mathis: You should, too

News

Philly to Philly Streets Department: You Suck

But the Streets Dept. begs to differ.

Jobs on a puzzle piece
News

PA’s Senators Split on Unemployment Benefits

Guess who wants to extend them?

News

Kanye West Coming to Penn State in February

Here’s the nearest Wendy’s, Yeezus.

How Penn Law Became So Gay Friendly

Tracing its rainbow-toting evolution.

Andrew Bynum’s Back on the Market!

You know what to do, Sixers!


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

Melissa Harris-Perry Should Stop Saying She’s Sorry

Shister: Too many apologies are as bad as not enough

Jerry Sandusky Wants His $59,000 Pension Back

Violins, please.

News

SNL Finally Has A Black Woman. Is Sasheer Zamata Funny?

The video evidence says yes.

PPD Adopting New Policy On Transgender Interactions

Schooling cops on the “T” in LGBT.

News

Meet the Edward Snowdens of Philadelphia

A famous mystery has finally been solved and Philly’s at the center of it.

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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

Phreezing: The Day in Social Media

Philadelphians document the record cold.

News

Amtrak Suspends Trains from NYC

Blame New Jersey!

9 Body Confessions From Gay SIngles

Infographic shows how fitness impacts your dating life.

Septa regional rail train

Basically Every SEPTA Train Ever Is Delayed Right Now

Wonder why…

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