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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

Tom Wolf: We Found $109M in Savings in Two Weeks

Which is good, because PA is facing a $2.3 billion budget gap.

News

Protesters Flying Grumpy Cat Banner Around Comcast Center

It regards yesterday’s FCC ruling.

News

You Can Own Guns Mayor Rizzo Used to Own

They’re up at auction.

Wankband Re-Charges Your Cell Phone With Masturbation Energy

Yes, it is real, and, yes, it is pretty cool.

Quince Announces Spring Show Lineup

Shows exploring race, sexuality and gay marriage.

News

Listen To the Pro-Ori Feibush Rap Song

Yeah, one exists.


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.


Philadelphia’s Most Lethal Intersections

PlanPhilly and Azavea map the city’s most dangerous pedestrian crossings.

News

Gov. Wolf to Obama: Help Prevent Oil Train Accidents

“We cannot afford to wait for a major incident.”

News

Man Robs Cosi Three Times, Gets 35 Years In Federal Prison

And he didn’t even get any signature flatbread.

News

Why Net Neutrality Is Good for Comcast

And why the conventional wisdom might be wrong.

Philly’s Next Great Public Space? Schoolyards.

Enhanced schoolyards would benefit all. Here’s how we can do it.

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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.


Cherry Pop, Franny Price to Be Honored

At Mazzoni’s 2015 Elixir Gala.

News

Pa. Senate Eyes Low State Vaccination Rate

Resolution seeks study on how to increase immunizations here.

Is This Windwheel the Future of Urban Energy?

As Philly doubles down on natural gas, the Dutch want to build wind turbines they can live in.

News

Man Steals Desktop PCs From Walmart For Some Reason

In 2015!

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