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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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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…

News

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Everything you need to know about the Polar Vortex.

Philly Shafted On Gayest Cities in America List

Pittsburgh shows up, though.

News

Kevin Hart’s Big Year Starts With Jet Magazine Cover

He’s co-headlining a movie, magazine with Ice Cube.

News

Schools Closing for Extreme Cold?

Single-digit temps incoming.


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

Scorpion Stings Haverford Township Grocer

Grocery clerk stung by a tag-along scorpion.

News

What’s Up With All That Werner Herzog Graffiti Around Town?

A meme pays tribute to the German auteur.

News

Report: Craft Beer Adds $2 Billion to Pennsylvania Economy

Beer brings us together. And keeps us employed.

HEADS UP: Trans Stars to Appear on Katie

Laverne Cox and Carmen Carerra discuss the transgender experience.

Eagles QB Mike Vick in red practice jersey
News

The New York Times Hasn’t Forgotten Michael Vick’s Sordid Past

After a playoff lost, retreading old ground.

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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

“Jihad Jane” Gets 10-Year Sentence

50-year-old suburban Philadelphia woman expected to get prison for terror plot.

News

PHOTOS: The Spirit of the Mummers

Joshua Pelta-Heller highlights the personalities behind the Mummers costumes.

WATCH: Man Dresses Like Miley, Twerks in NYC Subway

He can’t stop, he won’t stop …

News

Butkovitz Starts New Term as Controller, Eyes Mayor’s Office

The city’s watchdog is starting to get itchy feet.

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