Philadelphia Magazine

Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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City Life

Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”

The French content creators came for the World Cup, fell in love with us, and returned last week for the Eagles’ home opener.

Restaurants

The Best Oktoberfests Around Philly

The German beer fest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face.

Things to Do

The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

This week in Philly: Polo in Fairmount Park, the XPoNential Music Festival, Boyz II Men, fall festivals, and much more.

Restaurants

The Best Philly Sports Bars for Watching the Eagles

Get your green on and cheer for the Eagles at these prime spots that have game-day snacks and plenty of TVs.

Restaurants

What’s New to Eat at Lincoln Financial Field This Season

From an 18-inch green chalupa to Kool-Aid wings, Aramark is bringing serious culinary chaos to the Linc.

Life & Style

Philly Sports Nostalgia Scores Big at Mitchell & Ness’s Rittenhouse Flagship

Three floors of jerseys, hats, and memorabilia celebrating Philly sports

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Things to Do

The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly

Fall is coming, so mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.

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Life & Style

Is This the New Luxury Shopping in Philly?

It’s not just what you buy. It’s how you’re treated while you buy it.

City Life

Our Favorite Moments From the 2026 Best of Philly Party

We gathered this year’s winners, some of Philly’s most interesting people, plenty of incredible food and drinks, and more for one unforgettable night.

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Things to Do

A French Musician Is Coming to Sing to the Philadelphia Zoo’s Animals

Plumes, the French musician who has gone viral for serenading animals around the world, kicks off the zoo’s end-of-summer lineup.

Things to Do

Best of Philly Spotlight: Kids’ Classes

The coolest classes in Philly for future grown-ups, right now

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Restaurants

Jimmy Rollins Tells Us All About His Philly Dining Picks

The former Phillies superstar has been making reservations at some of the city’s best tables. Here’s where he hopes to go next. 

Things to Do

Your Guide to MLB All-Star Week in Philly

Big-ticket events, an all-out fan fest, exclusive merch, and a Phanatic fur-covered fever dream — here’s everything you need to know about baseball’s biggest summer party.

City Life

Germantown Is Showing Philly How to Celebrate 2026 Way Beyond July 4th

Historic Germantown’s Tuomi Forrest is using America’s milestone birthday to introduce visitors to one of the city’s richest — and often overlooked — historic neighborhoods.

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Things to Do

The Franklin Institute Will Host the World Premiere of the Star Wars 50th Anniversary Exhibit

The world premiere exhibit opens in February 2027 with screen-used props, immersive galleries, and never-before-seen artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives.