Cheltenham High School will not have varsity and junior varsity football seasons this fall amid ongoing investigations into hazing, including a locker room assault that resulted in the school district …
June 2026
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Philly News
Three men exonerated of killing North Philly woman nearly 3 decades ago
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsThree men convicted of killing a 73-year-old woman in North Philadelphia in 1997 have been exonerated after spending more than 28 years in prison. Jermal Shuler, 46, Marc Brittingham, 47, …
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Philly NewsTransportation
New Hope Railroad now has scenic pedal-bike tours that wind along heritage tracks in Bucks County
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsNew Hope Railroad, the heritage passenger service that operates vintage trains in Bucks County, debuted a new pedal-bike tour over Memorial Day weekend that lets riders pass through the scenic …
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Philly News
Swarthmore College to cover full tuition for families making under $200,000 starting in fall 2027
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsSwarthmore College, the private liberal arts school in Delaware County, plans to begin offering a tuition-free education to students whose parents earn less than $200,000 starting next year. The college …
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Health & Fitness
These teachers are being recognized by the Phillies, IBX for their extraordinary dedication
by myphillyconnection 5 viewsThe Phillies and Independence Blue Cross are recognizing six teachers who demonstrate "unwavering dedication" to their students and communities. The teachers are being named to the IBX Honor Roll as …
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Health & Fitness
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsNext time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of …
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Health & Fitness
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsSince his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated, or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry. No surprise. About 60% …
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Health & Fitness
Half of American adults get health info from social media influencers — yet few trust them
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsAbout half of U.S. adults get health information from social media influencers and podcasts – even though the majority of these influencers do not identify themselves as health care professionals, …
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Food & Restaurants
Dîner en Blanc returns Aug. 20 with an America250 theme
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsPhoto Courtesy/Georgi Anastasov Thousands of guests dressed in white attend a past Dîner en Blanc Philadelphia event. The annual outdoor dinner tradition returns Aug. 20 at a secret location in …
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Food & Restaurants
Center City District Sips returns this week with discounted drinks at dozens of Philly bars and restaurants
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsPhoto courtesy/High Street Center City District Sips returns June 3 with drink and food specials at participating bars, restaurants and beer gardens throughout Center City. (Photo courtesy of High Street) …