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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

Why Tom Corbett and Mike Nutter Held Hands Yesterday

Unlikely bedfellows, together in Philly.

News

Sims Announces Marriage Equality Bill

Live from LOVE Park

News

Are These Local Republicans Defecting to End the Shutdown?

Get to know your RINOs.

News

The Mayor and the Dealer

Did A.C. Mayor know about drug deals on city property?

LGBT Six-Word Memoir of the Day: Jonathan Hernandez

Singer, photographer, sometimes drink-slinger Jonathan Hernandez touches on his jack-of-all-trades-ness.

News

VIDEO: Apparent Sasquatch Sighting in PA

At last! Unimpeachable proof!


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

Sarah Palin Is in our Midst

Celebrity politician disses Cory Booker for being… wait for it…

Michael Nutter
News

7 Revelations About Who Sits in “The Mayor’s Box”

Guess which councilman is a big Michael Buble fan.

News

Top Wharton Official Resigns, Effective Friday

Says it has nothing to do with critical WSJ article.

News

10 Attractions Not Affected by the Shutdown

There’s still lots to do in Philly.

G Philly’s Big Gay Story Slam

Six storytellers share the inspiration behind their LGBT Six-Word Memoirs.

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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

Boyd Theater May Be Renovated, At Long Last

Florida company wants eight screen and a restaurant.

News

New Baby Smell is Real, and Addictive

How much will you pay to sniff a baby’s head?

Sims, McCarter to Introduce PA Marriage Equality Act

Could HB 1686 be the one that make same-sex marriage the law of the land?

News

City Hall Will Attempt to Collect School Tax

Haven’t we heard this promise before? Do they mean it this time?

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