Philadelphia Magazine

Joel Mathis

@joelmmathis
City Life

“Noxious Odor” Hits Northeast

Utility companies say it wasn’t gas fumes.

City Life

Stu Bykofsky’s Lousy Idea to Help Unemployed Workers

Throwing an anchor to a drowning man who needs a life vest.

City Life

Does Mayor Nutter Deserve More Credit for Philly’s Dropping Murder Rate?

Maybe. But only if this year’s trend can be sustained.

City Life

Just How Cold Is Philadelphia Going to Get?

An extreme chill is on the way.

George Norcross III
City Life

Inky Ownership Battle Moves to End Game

Minority owners ready to dissolve the partnership—but not in easy fashion.

City Life

Philly’s Best Journalism in 2013

This may not have been the best year for Philadelphia journos, but here are five stories that really mattered.

City Life

Msgr. Lynn’s Conviction Overturned in Catholic Church Abuse Cover-Up

Here is the full court ruling.

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Philadelphia Boys Choir

A 2009 performance on Good Morning America.

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Firebelly Sound Wishes You a Merry Christmas

With a package of sports clips.

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra

Playing “Little Drummer Boy.”

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Opera Company of Philadelphia’s “Hallelujah!”

A random act of culture.

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Christmas in Philadelphia

A little local music for your holiday.

City Life

Philly Christmas Film Fest: Booed Santa Claus Speaks Out

Remembering one of the most infamous holidays in Philly history.

City Life

Christmas Eve Headlines: Water Main Repairs, “Redskins” Controversy, Pickpocketer Arrested

Plus, the new Terrell Owens commercial.

City Life

Tom Hanks’ Philadelphia, 20 Years Later

NewsWorks has a retrospective.