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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

Report: F.D.A. Partially Lifting Gay Blood Donor Ban

It will add an estimated 317,000 pints of blood to America’s blood supply

News

76ers Actually Want Guy They Traded for to Play for Them

Will Andrei Kirilenko suit up?

GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to See Adore Delano

In “Till Death Do Us Party” at TLA.

News

It’s Going to Be a Warm Christmas in Philadelphia

It could be in the 60s.

News

City Wants Your Feedback on New Phila.gov

It’s now in a public alpha.

TWC Taking Over Puerto Rico

How good does a gay trip to the beach sound right now?


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

Scenes: Temple Fans Storm Court After Upset Win

The Owls beat No. 10 Kansas.

News

Blue Lives Matter. So Do Black Lives.

Reading between the lines of our Mutually Exclusive Caring society.

Don Tollefson car commercial
News

Don Tollefson Wants Free Attorney in Fraud Case

He says “new evidence” will exonerate him.

Boxers in Hot Water for Inflammatory Tweets

They claim they were hacked, but people aren’t buying it.

News

Firefighters, Paramedics Reminded of Social Media Policy

It is all thanks to that one guy.

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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

Parents Avoid Contempt Citation in Daughter’s Tuition Lawsuit

Caitlyn Ricci attends Temple, says her parents should pay.

News

Poll Shows Pa. Gay Marriage Support Rising

A dramatic increase over the last decade.

News

NBA Commish Asks Christie to Partner on Legalized Betting

Adam Silver: “Let’s make it transparent.”

News

Philly Flu Cases Already on the Rise

And the vaccine may not offer as much protection.

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