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Brian Howard

Brian G. Howard

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City Life

Inspiration Point: DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Favorite Place

Philly native and hometown DJ on the eternal appeal of Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau.

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City Life

How Philly Became a Front in the War on Knockoff Swag

From fake Yeti mugs to bogus Rolex watches, officials here are seizing a ton of counterfeit merchandise.

City Life

Daryl Metcalfe Responds to Philly Mag Story

And basically confirms everything we wrote.

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Life & Style

Clothing Repair Shops Are In — but They Actually Were Never Out

Suddenly, getting things repaired is all the rage. This comes as no surprise to my cobbler.

Things to Do

Diamond (No Rough): Jim Gardner’s Favorite Place

The dad, baseball fan and Action News guy on why he’d always rather be at Citizens Bank Park.

Big Philly Quiz

City Life

Philly Pols Keep It in the Family

This Father’s Day, three iconic city politicians can look on in pride at the exploits of their progeny.

City Life

Stuck in the Middle With Michael Smerconish

In his new book, the Villanova-based Inquirer columnist revisits his greatest hits — and misses.

City Life

Will the Soda Tax Be Jim Kenney’s Waterloo?

There’s a lot riding on the challenge to the levy, including, perhaps, the mayor’s legacy.

Business

Anatomy of an Exit

What happens when a start-up sells for a big pile of money?

Things to Do

Five Philly Musicians Who Should Have Beaten Bon Jovi to the Hall of Fame

With yet another Jersey act getting the nod this week, we highlight some overlooked Philadelphians.

City Life

Pennsylvania’s New Congressional Map is a Really (Really) Big Deal

It’s hell for politicians, but great for voters. Here’s why.

City Life

Is Philly’s Inferiority Complex Dead?

The city’s walking with a certain swagger these days. It feels good. It also feels weird.

Business

Meryl Levitz: Tourism’s Pied Piper

Philly tourism is big business. Really big business.

Be Well Philly

The Quest for Calm

A new dad test-drives three of the city’s top techniques for finding sweet, sweet tranquility.