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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

Hey, the Phillies Have a Winning Record

The last time they were over .500 this late in a season was May 2014.

Op-Ed: Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About the Soda Tax

Randi Weingarten: It would tax corporate profits — not consumers.

News

The No-B.S. Guide: 2016 Election’s Biggest Winners and Losers

Johnny Doc and an indicted congressman lost, while a Silicon Valley startup won.

News

Former Top Cop Willie Williams Dead at 72

He was the city’s first African-American police commissioner.

News

Only One Ward Liked Obama and Bernie

Burnley: Or, six of the seven wards where Sanders won … went for Clinton in 2008.

News

Fattah’s Long Political Career Comes to An End

Yesterday was a monumental shift for Philadelphia.


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.


Pennsylvania constitutional amendment to abolish Philadelphia traffic court

Voters Abolish Traffic Court, Approve Commission on African-American Males

A third ballot question was rejected, but the votes won’t count.

News

Uber Driver Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Female Passenger

Abdellah Elkaddi drove for UberX prior to his arrest last year.

Q&A: Kevin Simmons of YouTube’s “The Skorpion Show”

The Philly native talks about his experience producing a hit YouTube show.

Donald Trump
News

Trump’s Strong Showing Puts Him on Path to Nomination

GOP frontrunner picked up quite a few unbound Pa. delegates yesterday.

News

Two Cops Injured in Bizarre Early Morning Hit-and-Run

A confounding chain of events unfolded on Broad Street.

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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

Sims Hangs On, Other Incumbents Lose

Mark Cohen finally gets picked off and Tonyelle Cook-Artis’ brief time in Harrisburg comes to an end.

News

Police Seeking Suspects in Violent Armed Robbery in Old City

A suspect beat a victim with his gun. It was all captured on video.

News

Here’s Hillary Clinton’s Philly Victory Speech

She went after Trump and offered an olive branch to Sanders supporters.

News

Montco’s Shapiro Wins Dem. A.G. Primary

He’ll face John Rafferty in the general election.

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