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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

The Daily News Isn’t Dead. Yet.

Mathis: Why it could still survive. And why it might not.

News

The PA Lottery Has Brought Back Gus the Groundhog

And it’s all the public’s fault, apparently.

News

Mickey Morandini Is the Phillies New First-Base Coach

He’s been with the Phils in the minors since 2011.

20 Gay Things to Do This November

Cabarets by Quince Productions to the Philly Beauty Ball to the 10th anniversary of the Philadelphia Voices of Pride.

News

Budget Standoff Threatens Elite Gala

Morning Headlines: Officials say Pennsylvania Society gala would look “out of touch.”

News

Woman Abducted on Halloween

Police say bystanders did nothing.


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.


Do Women Really Want Their Own Viagra?

Is Flibanserin the answer to a prayer — or the result of a cynical, calculated promotional campaign?

News

The No-B.S. Philadelphia Election Guide

From the mayor’s race, to Council to the Supreme Court, here’s everything you need to know for Tuesday’s election.

News

Michael Nutter and Tom Wolf Are Coming to ThinkFest

Are you?

News

Best Thing This Week

Jahlil Okafor’s outstanding NBA debut.

News

Temple Comes Up Just Short Against Notre Dame

A Philly guy broke Owls fans’ hearts.

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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

Best and Worst of Philly College GameDay Signs

There were lots of Bill Cosby jokes.

News

Buzz Bissinger Confronts Michael Moore In Philly

Watch the video.

News

Want to Sing the National Anthem at a Temple Football Game?

It will cost you. A lot.

OUT in Theaters

Philadelphia Film Festival’s gay weekend picks.

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