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.
Montco Teacher Under Scrutiny for Moonlighting as “Nazi” Wrestler
Kevin Bean — or “Blitzkrieg, the German Juggernaut,” as he’s known in the ring — has been teaching since 2004.
U.S. Dept. of Education Probes Temple University
The agency is investigating the business school’s online MBA scandal.
N.J. Attorney General Pauses All Weed Prosecutions
An adjournment on municipal marijuana cases will last until September.
Protesters Greet Mike Pence in “Handmaid’s Tale” Costumes
The red cloaks and white bonnets made for quite a spectacle.
Made in America Isn’t Going Anywhere
Kenney and Jay-Z’s reps have agreed to keep the festival on the Parkway.
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.
WATCH: Chase Utley Cheered by Phillies Fans
Utley earned a reputation in Philly from 2003 to 2015 as a “gritty” player.
Watch the Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s “Glass”
It’s the third film in the director’s “Unbreakable” series.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Fortnite. Parents Are the Problem.
Oh, so little Forest is “addicted” to a video game? Whose fault is that?
Women to Channel “Handmaid’s Tale” to Protest Mike Pence
They’ll meet outside the Union League building at 5 p.m. on Monday.
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.
Sneak Peek: Inside Philly Mag’s August Issue
Our August issue drops this week. Are you ready for our annual Best of Philly extravaganza?
Best Thing This Week: The Soda Tax Ruling
Excuse us; we mean the “grocery tax.”
Mercifully, Britney Spears Did Not Sing a Note at the Borgata Last Night
The thigh high-clad lip-synching legend began a three-night run in Atlantic City on Thursday.
PPD: No, There’s No Serial Killer On the Loose
Rumors were sparked by online news site yc.news.
