Mahjong Mania: Why the Age-Old Game Has Taken Over Philly
From Old City to the Main Line, mahjong is drawing all ages together for strategic thrills and screen-free connection.
Ask Dr. Mike: Why Are More People Under 50 Getting Cancer?
Early-onset cancers are rising and no one knows exactly why. Dr. Mike breaks down the suspected culprits and explains what younger adults can do to help reduce their risk.
7 Easy Ways to Add More Fiber to Your Diet
Because fiber needs the PR glow-up that protein has had.
Ask Dr. Mike: Does AI Belong in Healthcare?
From patients using ChatGPT to self-diagnose to computer-assisted medical interventions, healthcare as we know it is rapidly changing. For better or worse?
I Tried It: Philly’s Swanky New “Social Spa”
A look inside Fusion Spa & Resort, a 29,000-square-foot chic bathhouse that recently opened in Northeast Philly.
How to Save Your Skin This Winter
Four local experts decode the science behind our winter skin woes, and recommend the products and practices worth trying now.
Ask Dr. Mike: Do I Need to Get Vaccinated Every Year?
Everything you need to know about flu and COVID boosters and the new Hepatitis B guidelines — without all the yelling.
Ask Dr. Mike: Should I Go to the ER or Tough It Out at Home?
Feeling awful doesn’t always mean you need emergency care — but sometimes it absolutely does. Dr. Mike explains how to tell the difference, and why guessing wrong can be dangerous.
7 Wellness Resorts That’ll Immerse You in Nature
These wellness destinations will connect you with Mother Nature — from recharging in healing hot springs to exploring barrier islands to getting pampered in a tree house.
11 Zero-Proof Bars and Bottle Shops for All Your N/A Needs
These alcohol-free spots in the Philly area promise good drinks without the hangover.
Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025
We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.
Did 2025’s Biggest Wellness Trends Live Up to the Hype?
From weighted vests to mouth tape, here’s what was worth it — and what wasn’t — according to five Philly experts.
Join Us for Pilates Classes in January
Start the new year strong with mat and reformer Pilates sessions led by Zha Dadson.
Your Last-Minute Guide to Picking up a Host Gift in Philly for That Holiday Party Tonight
Our go-to Philly shops for when you were just invited to a party — or you dropped the ball and forgot, and now the party is tonight.
That Awful Sore Throat Everyone’s Talking About? Here’s the Deal
A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.