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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

UPDATE: Two Cut in Center City Attacks

Suspect ID’d as Kyle Stephens, 26. He has been arrested.

Wellness Party at William Way to Benefit Tara Lessard

An afternoon of wellness for body and spirit.

News

Bootlegged Booze Could Soon Be Legal

Morning headlines: Pa. House bill would eliminate penalties for bringing alcohol from out-of-state.

News

Kathryn Knott’s Fate Will Soon Be in the Jury’s Hands

Attorneys finished their closing arguments this afternoon.

News

LMPD: No Charges in Incident Outside Kosher Restaurant

“Just two angry guys going at it in a parking lot.”

News

Philly Is Winning at Enrolling People for Obamacare

White House says city is among the leaders in Healthy Communities Challenge.


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

Larry Brown Really Hates Sixers’ Tanking

Says he could straighten out the team “in five minutes.” It would involve Allen Iverson.

News

El Nino Behind Philly’s December Warm Snap Could Be Strongest in 65 Years

Could strong winter storms follow?

News

Kathryn Knott Testifies, Says Tweets Taken Out of Context

She said she didn’t strike anyone or use gay slurs.

News

Okay People, the Donald Trump Joke Is Over

Weymouth: Likening the bigoted egomaniac to Lord Voldemort was funny a few weeks ago. It’s hard to laugh these days.

News

Rally to Mark Anniversary of Brandon Tate-Brown’s Death

Mathis: He was shot by police one year ago today, changing the debate about policing in Philly.

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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

How To Win Elections Without the Democratic Machine

Stober: Here’s what I would do differently if I ran for office again.

Kathryn Knott surveillance footage
News

Kathryn Knott Testified in Assault Trial

She denies striking anyone or using gay slurs. Dan McQuade is tweeting from the courthouse.

News

Two Philly Banks Were Robbed Yesterday

Police say the afternoon robberies in Center City and the Northeast are unrelated.

News

What the Heck Is Going On With the Sixers?

A deeper look at front office shake-ups that could change the course of the franchise.

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