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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

Former Ed Rendell Aide Joins Kathleen Kane’s Office

Can Chuck Ardo put the attorney general back on track?

News

WATCH: Philly Police Turned a Sizzler Commercial Into a Recruiting Video

It’s really weird.

News

The Brief: Watch the Most Compelling Ad of the Campaign

Plus, when endorsements attack!

News

Why Didn’t Lynne Abraham Prosecute a Cop Who Shot a 20-Year-Old in the Back?

Today, she says she would have done things differently.

News

Temple ROTC Criticized for Wearing High Heels

It was part of a sexual assault awareness event; now it’s a culture war flashpoint.

News

Let’s Not Screw Up Philly Bike Share

Mathis: Can we have nice things? We’re about to find out.


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

School Crusaders Appealing to Supreme Court

Advocates are not accepting a ruling by Commonwealth Court.

A SEPTA trolley driving above ground through Philadelphia
News

Seniors Cleverly Made 11,000 SEPTA Key Trips in March

How older folks figured out that they — and only they — can use the not-yet-launched system.

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News

Cops: Man Robbed by Pair with AK-47 in Society Hill

The victim was followed home from a club.

News

New Eagles WR: Philly Fans Let Air Out of Dad’s Tires in 2009

On the bright side, they weren’t slashed!

News

These Are Philly’s 10 Worst Catcalls, Ranked

Weymouth: Sometimes I don’t mind a catcall. But I mind (almost) all of these.

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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

Philly Chef Foils World’s Dumbest Caper With Dirt-Simple Sting

Her stuff was stolen while she slept. It turned up on Craigslist the same day.

36,000 Black Men Are “Missing” from Philadelphia

A chilling new analysis reveals the impact mass incarceration and violence has had on the city.

News

I Changed My Party Registration

McQuade: So I can finally vote for mayor.

News

NJ Transit Could Cut Philly-to-Great Adventure Route

It’s part of a package of service cuts and fare raises.

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