Philadelphia Magazine

Holly Otterbein

Senior writer

@HollyOtterbein
Citified

Philly Teachers Union Fined Over Campaign Finance Violation

The labor group got slapped for making an excess donation to Helen Gym.

Citified

How Philly’s Plummeting Smoking Rate Could Harm Schools

The cigarette tax might not be as much of a money-maker as officials had hoped.

City Life

Dept. of Déjà Vu: The Point Breeze Pop-Up Is Closed … Again

This has been quite a topsy-turvy week for the beer garden.

Citified

Fix It: The Terrifying, Unmarked On-Ramp Near Eakins Oval

It’s way too easy to accidentally get on the highway here.

Citified

What Will Happen to the Homeless During the Pope’s Visit?

Some people are worried about the city’s plans to clear the Parkway before his trip.

City Life

Philly Students Audited Their Own School Lunches

What they found out will surprise you.

City Life

Philly Still Fighting With Point Breeze Beer Garden

City filed a notice of appeal on Monday. Will it stay open? “Of course,” says proprietor.

City Life

So What Happened to the Crazy Bikers on the Expressway?

State police say they are “probably” okay.

Citified

Should Philly Ban Smoking at Bus Shelters?

Bus shelters are one of the last publicly-owned refuges for city smokers.

Citified

Philly’s Hotel Occupancy Rates Explode to a Modern High

It’s another sign that the Convention Center’s new strategy is a success.

City Life

Point Breeze’s Pop-Up Beer Garden Is Baaaack

And this was its most successful weekend ever, according to the proprietor.

Citified

Kenney’s Big Plan to Slash Philly’s Bloated Prison Population

No more bail for non-violent offenders?

Citified

Did Philly’s Biggest Dark Money Group Break the Law?

Philadelphia 3.0 is keeping some of its donors secret, in apparent violation of ethics rules.

Citified

The No-B.S. Guide to a Litter-Free Block

Inside tips and expert strategies for banishing trash from your block for good.

City Life

The City Shuts Down Point Breeze’s Pop-Up Beer Garden

It’s a crazy story. Of course.