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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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News

Q&A: Marian Tasco Explains Why She’s Quitting Council

She says it has nothing to do with Darrell Clarke.

15 Pop Albums to Get Excited About in 2015

From Rihanna to Madonna and maybe even Adele.

News

SEPTA Considers Platform Screen Doors for Subway Lines

David Oh attempts to broker a deal.

10 Gay-Friendliest Places to Travel in 2015

Follow the rainbow flags.

News

How “Shocking” Was Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Cosby Joke?

Weymouth: Considering the allegations, the Golden Globes hosts played it pretty safe.

News

Man Beaten, Robbed During Craigslist MacBook Sale

The incident happened on Christmas Eve.


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.


In Depth on the Energy Hub

Weigh in on the pipelines, pollution and jobs.

News

DNC Releases Christie Attack Ad

Just as the governor prepares his “State of the State” address.

Snoop Dogg Posts Transphobic Comment on Instagram

His second offense in less than a year.

News

Tuesday’s City Reads

Will PA’s new House majority leader be good for Philly?

News

Did You Notice? Sixers No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

McQuade: 5 reasons for the team’s (modestly) improved play.

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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

UPDATE: Councilwoman Marian Tasco Is Retiring

Clarke: Council losing “terrific mentor to women,” “formidable advocate.”

News

Daryl Metcalfe Calls Kathleen Kane a Woman!

Spikol: In defense of un-ladylike women everywhere.

News

Two Children Injured in PA Ski Lift Falls

The accidents are being investigated.

News

Reports: Feds Seek Fattah Emails

Investigators want to see seven years of congressman’s correspondence.

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