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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

Stu Bykofsky’s Lousy Idea to Help Unemployed Workers

Throwing an anchor to a drowning man who needs a life vest.

News

Does Mayor Nutter Deserve More Credit for Philly’s Dropping Murder Rate?

Maybe. But only if this year’s trend can be sustained.

News

Just How Cold Is Philadelphia Going to Get?

An extreme chill is on the way.

News

VIDEO: Eagles Fan Spits On Saints Fan at Linc

Preserving Philadelphia’s classy reputation.

News

Roads and Sidewalks Are Sheets of Ice

“Extremely hazardous,” says Streets Dept.

George Norcross III
News

Inky Ownership Battle Moves to End Game

Minority owners ready to dissolve the partnership—but not in easy fashion.


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

Bold Eagles Predictions: The Birds Will Beat the Saints

Mendte: Here are 8 good reasons.

News

Photos of Cab Fire at Rittenhouse Square

As if Friday’s commute didn’t suck enough.

14 Gay Philly Instagrams You May Have Missed This Week

The New Year’s Edition.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP

All kinds of gay reasons to venture out in the snow.

News

Winners and Losers in the Weather Wars

Mendte: Not everyone cleaned up leading into Hercules.

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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.


Giant Snow Ants Infest the Linc

I could watch them burrow and tunnel all day.

News

Saints Fans Cancel Rocky Run After Threats

Stay classy, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams

Church Official’s Lawyer: Seth Williams “Unprofessional”

The D.A. criticized the Archdiocese.

Hoth Stuff: 15 Great Snow Day Movie Clips

Lazor: Curl up and watch other people freeze their butts off.

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