Philadelphia Magazine

Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Life & Style

9 Philly Gifts That Give Back

Searching for a holiday present that supports a local cause? Put these on your list.

City Life

Sylvester Stallone Visits Philly for Inaugural “Rocky Day”

Despite the miserable weather, fans gathered, dressed up in their Rocky-emblazoned finest, gray sweatsuits and “Italian Stallion” regalia to meet Sly on his big day.

Restaurants

10 Philly Wine Bars We’re Crushing on Right Now

Wine bars in Philadelphia have never been better than they are right now.

Things to Do

LOVE Park’s “Flying Saucer” Hosts a New Festival of Trees

The brand-new Festival of Trees benefits CHOP — and Santa’s there, too!

Things to Do

Your Guide to Tinseltown in FDR Park

Everything to see, do and eat — including when to catch Gritty Claus!

Things to Do

Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature Lights Up the Holidays

A flamingo tree, floating jellyfish, and a penguin who loves Elton John.

Life & Style

The Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

Here’s everything you need to ensure your celebration impresses everyone on your guest list.

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Restaurants

The Triumphant Return of Philly’s Star-Chef Dinner Series

Plus: why the Eeva closing stings, the goods on Schulson’s newest spot, a second Rosy’s Taco Bar, Evil Genius’s beer-naming contest and out-of-this-world doughnuts.

City Life

This Year’s Eagles Christmas Album Has a Deluxe Version and a 500-Piece Puzzle

Presale starts Friday, November 3rd, so set your reminders.

City Life

Wells Fargo Center Unveils Upgrades Amid Arena Debate

The new locker rooms and behind-the-scenes areas are shiny and state-of-the-art, but will they be enough to keep the Sixers around?

Restaurants

It’s Spooky Season and ‘Wawa Has Pizza’ Is Starting to Sound Like a Threat

Plus, guess who’s got 4,000 bottles of rare whiskey they’re looking to unload?

Life & Style

Jimmy Gorecki Drops New JSP x Eagles Streetwear Line

The collection releases today and spans the different shades of green that represent the Birds’ eras: kelly and midnight.

City Life

Dispatches From Gritty’s Chaos Corner and More of What’s New at Wells Fargo Center

Gold-leaf cheesesteaks, a Stephen Starr restaurant, and even more mischief from the Flyers mascot.

Restaurants

Where to Watch the Phillies in the Playoffs

Philly bars where you can bank on being surrounded by other fans who are just as excited/anxious as you are.

Dolph Lundgren (aka Drago from Rocky) in a Zaxby's commercial that makes it clear that Zaxby's doesn't understand Philly or cheesesteaks at all
Restaurants

Someone Tell Drago and Zaxby’s There’s No Such Thing as a “Philly” in Philly

Plus: Burgertime NJ calls it quits. Lots of Santucci’s news. And a new brunch for you to check out.