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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!”

Latest Stories

Lesbian Couple Attacked at Six Flags

The victims were attacked while kissing.

News

WATCH: Is This the hitchBOT Murder?

Warning: This surveillance video is not for the squeamish.

PHOTOS: #TransLivesMatter Documentary

We got a sneak peek of the upcoming film shot in Philly.

News

Cheyney U. Is Down to One Math Major

Financial and academic struggles continue for the HBCU, half of whose students come from Philly.

OkStupid: Why I Am Officially Over OkCupid

“Rush Hour Boost”? “Incognito Mode”? What is this, Amazon Prime Day?

News

Philly Doing Abandoned Bike Sweep

It may or may not have to do with — you guessed it — the pope’s visit.


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.


Insider: Who Really Could Replace Chaka Fattah?

The guy with the best shot is the one few are talking about. Dwight Evans.

News

Reward Offered for Center City ATM-Skimmer Suspect

Have you checked your bank account lately?

News

You’re Welcome, America: We Killed hitchBOT

Weymouth: There was only one way this story was going to end. And only one place that could end it properly.

Mice Run Wild in Philadelphia

There are more mouse sightings here than any other big city in the nation.

Pinkbox Sex Toy Vending Machine Heading to the Gayborhood

It was only a matter of time.

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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

NCR Columnist: Catholic Schools Should Challenge Church on LGBT Hirings

Controversy at Waldron Mercy spills into nationwide debate.

News

Will the Ben Franklin Bridge Close or Not During the Pope’s Visit?

The DRPA says it needs more info from the Secret Service before it decides.

News

SEPTA Lottery Registration Going Smoothly

Want to ride regional rail during pope’s visit? Today’s your only chance to sign up.

News

Can Philly Save the HitchBOT?

The Hacktory hopes so. Plus: Some of the best social media responses to the saga.

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