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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.

The race to be the best of the best defines life inside the Curtis Institute of Music.

WHEN BECKY ANDERSON first arrived in Philadelphia to study in the Mansion of the Prodigies, she was taken on a tour of her new school. […]

At the Zoo, getting it on isn’t left to chance.

Think date-worthy singles are an endangered species? Imagine you’re a giant elephant shrew on the market for a mate — and you really are an […]

Who’s earning what, and where you should be working.

WE’LL BE HONEST. After these many recessed, downturned, deflated and otherwise depressing months, we weren’t exactly looking forward to finding out how much — or […]

A cozy new Conshy eatery and drinkery owned by former stockbroker Brian Pieri.

What: A cozy new Conshy eatery and drinkery owned by former stockbroker Brian Pieri, 32. Date opened: October 8th. The vibe: Pretty and welcoming. You […]

Give your Valentine the gift of showing a little extra skin.

Pretty, playful cocktail dresses are all about the one-shoulder cut this season — so give your Valentine the gift of showing a little extra skin. […]

Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop.

Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop. At Good Food in Chestnut Hill, you can get cheese […]

For 18 months, Chester County’s Coatesville was besieged by fire after fire — set by the residents themselves.

ON THE NIGHT of January 24th last year, Coatesville firefighter Bob Tracey got the call: fire on Fleetwood Street, size unknown. He pulled on his […]

Brooke dishes the latest gossip.

How I love artsy people! Restaurant glamour-puss Audrey Claire threw a launch party that drew power couple Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss, legal eagle Bernie […]

The Reading speed skater goes for gold in the Vancouver Olympics.

A YEAR AGO, short-track speed skater Allison Baver was slumped on the ice with her tibia — and her dreams of winning gold in Vancouver […]

A jazz legend comes home.

The title of Heath’s new autobiography, I Walked With Giants, is apt. The 83-year-old tenor saxophonist and composer, who made his bones in Philadelphia in […]

An accessories-focused boutique opens in King of Prussia.

Coco & Lolly comes to KOP adhering to the new retail philosophy that customers no longer shop for massive, sweeping wardrobes once a season, but […]

Rittenhouse’s latest addition.

The lack of noxious fumes has made recent Rittenhouse addition Tierra Mia organic nail spa popular for those with child (and those who have young […]

Celebrity Message is no frills, but it sure hits the spot.

Warning: This strip-mall spot is a far cry from a spa. But we forgot about the bare look of Celebrity Massage when the most kink-working […]

Two hot sales for frigid February.

Charlie’s Jeans has more than just denim, and all month, tops and sweaters from Trina Turk and Free People — and this ballerina dress by […]

Just add hot chocolate.

Why: NY State has more than 1,000 trails and more ski areas than any other state. For couples: Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge has a package […]

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