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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

New Drag Race Queens Coming to Philly

To host an advance screening of season seven.

News

Five Ways Jim Kenney Will Upend the Mayoral Race

It’s a whole new game.

News

All You Guys Shut Up About Tom Brady’s Balls

Hingston: America’s women are tired of hearing about them.

News

Main Line Cops Crack Down on Shoveling Scofflaws?

Controversy erupts in Lower Merion.

Tabu’s Last Laugh Wins “Worst Comedy Competition” Award

This weekend at the Razzies-esque WitIns.

News

DNC Takes One Last Look at Philly

Nutter, Rendell make the city’s final pitch for 2016 convention.


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.


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News

Suspected Trooper Shooter to Face Death Penalty

Eric Frein could be headed to Death Row, if convicted.

News

Kane to Defend Wolf in Open Records Case

AG spokesman: “Our office is representing the Governor’s Office.”

News

The Brief: Jim Kenney’s Authenticity Cuts Two Ways

Seems a pescetarian diet is good for his blood pressure.

News

Pa. Gas Taxes Highest in U.S.

But gasoline is still pretty cheap. And you’re paying for a smooth ride.

News

Is New Millennial PAC Just Trolling Council?

Not so, says The 5th Square.

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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

Milton Street’s Lawyer: Milton’s No Felon

Street is exploring “all possible legal remedies” after a TV guest called him “a former felon.”

News

Jim Kenney Says He’s Not a Fan of Stop and Frisk

He predicts he can trump bad “racial math” and appeal to a wide array of voters, as his media blitz begins.

News

Matt O’Donnell Apologizes, Defends 6 ABC in Open Letter

“The bottom line: you just can’t win,” he writes.

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Equality PA Kicks Off #DiscriminationExists

To spotlight the lack of protections for LGBT people in PA.

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