People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
After her husband swindled some of Philadelphia’s wealthiest people, decimated her picture-perfect Main Line life, and went to prison, Kami Verne doubled down on the only thing she still trusted: love.
Crack Down on Flock Cameras. Expand Speed Cameras
Flock cameras raise serious civil liberties concerns. Speed cameras can save lives. Pennsylvania should know the difference.
The Strange, Scrappy ’90s Wildwood Documentary That Became a Cult Sensation
Ruth Leitman’s gritty indie film returns to Philly on October 4th.
Maggy Wilkinson Is One of Philadelphia’s Only Female CEOs
How did this champion of women in business make it in Philly, a notorious boys’ town?
Filmmaker Barry Levinson Trains His Lens on Bucks County
The gripping new documentary, Bucks County, USA, offers an insider’s view into how Pennsylvania’s third largest county and political bellwether has reckoned with a national […]
The Top Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Region, Ranked for 2026
Many factors should go into choosing a school for your child. Here are the top performers in the city and suburbs when it comes to graduation rates, student performance, and other statistical measures.
To come up with a ranking of the top-performing city and suburban public high schools in the eight-county Philadelphia region, we first collected the latest […]
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
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.
What 25 Years of Teaching 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.
Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”
The French content creators came for the World Cup, fell in love with us, and returned last week for the Eagles’ home opener.
Will a Pierre Robert Mural Actually Happen?
Despite plenty of enthusiasm, finding the right spot for a mural of the late local hero has proved difficult.
Inside Hustle Aims a Spotlight on the More Mysterious Parts of the Music Biz
The Philly Music Fest offshoot creates a space for off-stage side hustles.
A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences made me who I am. What will happen to future generations of children?
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.
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.
Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex
How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?
The America We Were on 9/11
Twenty-five years later, a former U.S. rep and Army vet remembers that terrible day — and looks for the lessons in American courage and solidarity.
Faces of the Fringe: Madi Distefano, the Clown
After a 15-year hiatus, a Philly theater legend returns.
For Joe Torsella, the Play’s the Thing
Politics, it turns out, is not. The former state treasurer has drinks and conversation with longtime friend and Fringe founder Nick Stuccio.
