People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
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.
I Won’t Vote for Joe Biden, the Lesser Racist, Until I Have To in November
No, I’m not supporting Trump. But I just can’t bring myself to vote for the presumptive Democratic nominee — who has his own history of racism — in the Pennsylvania primary.
Kenney Wants to “Reason” With People Who Flout COVID Rules, Not Make “Mass Arrests”
Plus: Wanna have a big wedding? Go to Delaware.
Main Line Parents Irate at Prestigious ESF Summer Camp Over “Ridiculous” Refund Policy
ESF has cancelled all of its on-site summer programming, and parents are fighting to get their big bucks back.
Inside Nikil Saval’s Progressive, Virtual Campaign For State Senate
Saval, a former magazine editor and founding member of Reclaim Philadelphia, was planning to take on 12-year incumbent Larry Farnese with an army of door-knockers. Now he’s doing it over Zoom.
Governor Wolf Targeted in Third Grade-Level Aerial Advertising at the Jersey Shore
We were surprised that we didn’t see “Tom Wolf Eats His Boogers” in the lineup over Wildwood.
Best Thing: The Phanatic Is Toast
Mascot-free baseball! It’s what we should have had all along.
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.
Join Philly Mag for a Virtual Secrets From the C-Suite Event Series
GoPuff co-founders and co-CEOs Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola, our special guests, will talk about how the company became essential during a global pandemic.
Price Gouging Still a Huge Problem at Stores Like This One
Plus: Watch Patti LaBelle and a gospel choir tear the roof off at last night’s COVID-19 relief concert.
Things to Do Outdoors Over Memorial Day Weekend That Don’t Involve Going Down the Shore
Avoid crowds while getting some fresh air over the holiday weekend.
Rebecca Rhynhart Won’t Say She’s Running for Mayor, But She Sure Sounds Mayoral
In discussing her counter-proposal to Mayor Kenney’s controversial post-coronavirus budget plan, the city’s Controller says that Philadelphia must re-envision itself like a business, not “hit people when they’re down” by raising taxes.
Dear Philly: Mayor Kenney Hates How Trashy You’re Being During the Pandemic
Improperly tied garbage bags and people who toss their refuse into already overflowing receptacles are among the things that drive the mayor crazy.
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.
In a Post-Lockdown World, Philly Tourism Eyes a Reset
A $7.6 billion annual industry screeched to a halt in the wake of coronavirus. But will economic reopening actually lead to a rebound anytime soon?
Now Is the Time for Penn and Philly’s Other Big-Money Nonprofits to Pay PILOTs
The ongoing debate over what universities and hospitals — who aren’t required to pay property taxes — should be contributing to the city’s coffers gets an added wrinkle during a pandemic-triggered economic free fall.
Police Charge Woman With “Organizing a Protest” at Rogue Atilis Gym
The gym has now raised over $40,000 — yes, $40,000 — in two days for a “court relief” GoFundMe.
This Police Bodycam Video From the Kohl’s Parking Lot Incident Tells More of the Story
The Delco DA’s Office reviewed the footage and determined that Haverford Township police did not use excessive force.
