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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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NJ Supreme Court to Hear Gay Marriage Case

The state’s highest court will weigh in on the issue.

Betty Crocker Comes Out for Gay Families

How sweet.

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News

The List: 6 Terrifying Shutdown Consequences

The government really, really needs to get back to business.

National Coming Out Day Turns 25

Video chronicles the biggest “I’m gay!” moments in American media history.

News

Eagles Game: On or Off?

Could an outbreak of MRSA affect Sunday’s game?

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Ask Monica: Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

Nine easy-to-do tips.


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

Could We See 70 MPH Speed Limits in PA?

Meet your new favorite legislator!

Weekend Roundup

What the gays (and orangutans) are doing this weekend in Philadelphia.

News

3 Reasons the Sixers Should Sign Jason Collins

Win-win-win.

News

VIDEO: Scott Hartnell’s Hilarious Fake Fake Audi Ad

So meta, I might just buy a car.

News

Zillow’s Very Racist Reason for You to Move to Philly

The dumbest top-ten list you’ll see today.

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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.


Walking Dead Season 4
News

What to Expect from The Walking Dead

Including a dangerous new character!

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News

Anonymous Donor Restores Masterman and Central Libraries

The prestigious get more prestigious.

Philadelphia Building Collapse
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Building Collapse Architect Pleading the Fifth

Feds say he doesn’t have that right.

News

PHOTOS: Shaq, in Camden

Next to Christie. Make your own joke.

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