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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine

 

July 2009

Cover Story
Endless Summer Fun
Who says you have to get out of town — or spend a bundle — to have a good time? We found 155 ways to enjoy yourself in Philly this summer — no matter what your budget.
Sandy Hingston
 

Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Brooke dishes on the latest celeb weddings.
Brooke De la Villanova
 
 

Now Playing: Phoenixville

It’s not the first time cameras have rolled in the up-and-coming Chester County borough.
Victor Fiorillo
 

Pursuits: Hot Tickets

Things that should be on your radar in July.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

The Internets: Tweet Sensations

The first − and possibly last − annual Philly Celebrity Twitter Awards.
Don Steinberg
 
 

Arts & Events

Character: Tommy Up

This month the party king adds “restaurateur” to his C.V.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Web Original

What's What With ... Boyz II Men

Three of the original members of Boyz II Men are still doing their thing.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 

Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Say what you want about the French — they know how to throw a party.
 
 

Pursuits: Hot Tickets

Five things that should be on your radar in June
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 

Feature

The Saline Selection: American Buffalo

Veteran reporter Carol Saline on Theatre Exile's show
Carol Saline
 
 

Web Original

Frugal Culture: Something Intangible

A special offer from the Arden Theatre.
Victor Fiorillo
 

Happy Hours (Burbs): Blush

Half-priced flatbreads and booze in Bryn Mawr
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Happy Hours (City): Chris' Jazz Cafe

Mudbugs, ponies, and R&B
Victor Fiorillo
 

New Product: Zwack

Similar in flavor to Jagermeister but with a slightly more citrusy edge, Zwack has been drunkifying Hungarians since the late...
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Review: Wilma Theater's "Hysteria"

Breaking down the Wilma's latest production
David Cregan
 

Ticket Alert: Paul Potts

Before there was Susan Boyle, there was Paul Potts.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 

At Your Service: Happy Campers

Eight local day camps that will fuel your kids’ dreams and keep them busy all summer long
Jenna Bergen
 

Character: Ruben Amaro Jr.

Half Latino, half Jewish, the new Phillies GM is only 44 but has already beaten the baseball odds twice.
Robert Huber
 
 

Chatter: Naming Rights: The State Vs. Hell

An antiquated law in Pennsylvania, home of the state store system? Now, that’s a surprise.
Lauren McCutcheon
 

Chatter: They’re So Paid

Which media exec is more overpaid: Brian Tierney, or WHYY president and CEO Bill Marrazzo?
Tom McGrath
 
 

Pursuits: Q&A: Mark Segal

With all the gay goings-on this month it seemed a good time to check in with the Philadelphia Gay News...
 
 

Web Original

Frugal Fun: $40 Dinner and a Show

Recession-proof fun and food at Chris'
Victor Fiorillo
 

Last Chance: Frog & Toad

The kids will love it.
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

The Saline Selection: At Home at the Zoo

Philly Mag veteran Carol Saline on PTC’s latest
Carol Saline
 
 
 

Philly to A.C.: Drop Dead

Amid the ballyhoo over Pennsylvania’s foray into gaming there’s another issue that’s been mostly overlooked:
Dan P. Lee
 
 
 

Arts & Events

3 Questions For… Jane Pepper

In honor of the 180th year of the Flower Show, we checked in with its most famous non-floral staple
Victor Fiorillo
 

Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Politics is the new black, dumplings
 
 

Character: Jill Scott

How does someone so busy — three-time-Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actress, poet, lingerie designer — stay centered?
Sandy Hingston
 
 

Feature

The Saline Selection: Cézanne at the PMA

Philly Mag's veteran reporter on the new exhibit at the PMA
Carol Saline
 
 

Web Original

Q&A: Daryl Hall

The taller, blonder half of Hall & Oates speaks!
Lauren McCutcheon
 
 
 

Exit Interview: Bradley Cooper

Jenkintown’s sexiest export stars in He’s Just Not That Into You
Richard Rys
 
 

Read This Now: Tear Down This Myth

300 pages sure to make Smerconish’s bald head explode
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Arts & Events

Chatter: Behind the Scenes

An homage upon an homage at the Art Museum
Janine White
 
 

Shopping & Style

Chatter: Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Recession, dumplings?
Brooke De la Villanova
 
 

Web Original

The Saline Selection: "Blackbird"

A haunting night at the theater
Carol Saline
 

Watch This Now: The Philly LOVE Video

In case you still haven't seen it
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 

Exit Interview: Maury Povich

The UPenn grad and KYW alum returns for another season of Maury  
Richard Rys
 
 

Review

Pursuits: Book Report

From self-help to football, see what we're reading this month.
 
 

Web Original

Do This Now: Build a Boat!

In two weekends you can learn how to build your own boat
Victor Fiorillo
 

Do This Now: The Zoo

Go hang out with the gorillas all afternoon
Victor Fiorillo
 
 

Performance Review: "Hedda Gabler"

Hedda Gabler fights her lesbian desires ... Not your daddy's Ibsen!
David Cregan
 

Ticket Alert: Pig Iron Theatre Company's Benefit Cabaret and Auction

Your guide to hot deals and tickets soon to go on sale ...
Victor Fiorillo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Philadelphia It List

Green House

Visit our virtual room-by-room green guide for energy-saving tips and ideas.
 
 

Design Home 2009

Philadelphia magazine's Eighth Annual Design Home. Follow our progress and explore the details as they come to life in two magnificent carriage homes at Haverford Reserve. Tours start September 10th.
 
 

Guide to Continuing Professional Education

Looking to get your MBA, change careers or take online courses? Find great options here and discover which choices are best for you.
 
 
 
 
 

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