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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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Inside Take: How City Hall Enables Blight

City policy is short-sighted, unrealistic and undermines millions of dollars of taxpayer investment.

News

Tom Wolf Does Weather Channel Interview From His Jeep

What better place to report on PennDOT’s storm preparations?

News

No Trash Pickup on Tuesday

Blame it on the snow.

News

Oh No: Cecily Tynan Busted Her Knee!

She hit a bad patch of ice in the Poconos.

News

Booker Reportedly on Clinton’s Veep List

Politico: “Advisers expect a push for diversity on the ticket.”

News

Grand Jury: Scale Back Reporters’ Shield Law

Otterbein: You don’t get to trash the First Amendment because it makes your job hard.


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

Christie: The Wrong Man to Fix A.C.

Mathis: He’s had plenty of input already. He’s been wrong the whole way.

News

Christie Edges Closer to 2016 Race

Forms PAC, offering “clearest sign” that he’s running for president.

News

Who’s Going to Give Jim Kenney a Job?

Plus two more burning questions about a Kenney candidacy and some Michael Nutter snark.

News

Big Snow Arrives Today

Schools closing early, airlines issue waiver fees, sledding sites get prepared.

News

Snow to Close Philly Schools Early

Public, Catholic schools will dismiss at noon.

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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

Body of Christopher Tully Found

A body found in the Schuylkill river today has been confirmed to be that of the missing teacher.

News

Lynne Abraham’s First Campaign Video Stars …

… lots of dogs and Gandhi?

Snooki to Officiate Gay Wedding

Now that she’s officially an ordained minister.

75 Perfect Philly Dates

The city’s best spots to fall in love.

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