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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!”

Latest Stories

Hoth Stuff: 15 Great Snow Day Movie Clips

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

12 Hilarious Gay Philly Responses to Hercules

“Note to self: Do not do snow angels in low-rise jeans.”

Philly’s First Homicides of 2014

Firefighters responding to a house blaze found two people shot dead.

Tavern on Camac Closing for Renovations

The famed piano bar is getting some fancy updates.

Jo Ann Allen Leaves WHYY

Next up for the “Morning Edition” host: movie writing.

Fans Freelance-Plow the Linc’s Lots

When you’re able to park at the game tomorrow, thank these guys.


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

The Six Biggest Tech Trends of 2014

From smart toilets to smart cars, 2014 will be the year machines start to think.

Snowetry in Motion: Philly’s Best Hercules Videos

Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!

News

John Bolaris Wins the Weather Wars

In praise of his eight inches.

WATCH: Beyoncé Throws Shade to Kelly Rowland in Vintage Destiny’s Child Clip

Put it on loop.

6.5 Million Reasons to Back Allyson Schwartz

The “mine’s bigger” war chest battle has begun.

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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.


Homophobia Halted My NFL Dreams

Dorien Bryant reacts to Chris Kluwe’s letter.

Phillies, Comcast Reach New TV Deal

The 25-year agreement could mean big bucks for the team.

Hercules Claimed One Life Before It Even Started

A worker was killed by collapsing road salt.

10 Cool Hercules Snow Shots

It wasn’t the hugest storm, but it made for some great pics.

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