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Eagles Report

An Inside Look at What an Opponent Thinks of Jalen Hurts

Aaron Glenn spent 15 seasons in the NFL as a three-time Pro Bowl cornerback before transitioning into coaching and ultimately becoming Dan Campbell’s defensive coordinator […]

Eagles Report

Eagles vs. Lions: By the Numbers

In the past seven seasons, an opposing quarterback managed to complete 80 percent of his passes against the Eagles defense just twice. Both instances came […]

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Property

On the Market: Industrial Loft Condo in Fishtown

Fishtown’s Old World Warehouse — built in the 19th century to house an elevator manufacturer — is one of the most distinctive industrial loft condo […]

Eagles Report

Nick Sirianni Needs to Double Down on Being Himself

This is a city where the head coach of the Eagles once compared opponents to home invaders trying to violate his own players’ families, so […]

Be Well Philly

A Look Inside Fishtown’s New, Totally Retro Pilates Studio

Over the past 100 years, Pilates — the low-impact exercise developed by Joseph Pilates — has evolved and transformed. Originally used to help rehabilitate folks […]

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Property

Just Listed: Updated Restored Victorian in Phoenixville

Doesn’t that front porch make you want to just sit down on it and take in the passing scene? It and its plant-filled front yard […]

Eagles Report

Joe Flacco Trade Puts More Pressure on Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts

Joe Flacco was brought to Philadelphia to serve a purpose as a veteran backup to an inexperienced starter. At 36, however, there was also more […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

A Moody and Elegant Horror Movie-Inspired Wedding at the Mütter

Halloween is almost here, so, naturally, our minds are on all things associated with happy hauntings. (Looking for something fun to do? Click here for […]

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Property

Just Listed: Renovated Trinity in Washington Square West

Many Philadelphians adore the “little streets” of Washington Square West. (A friend of mine even made a video tribute to one of them for Hidden City […]

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City Life

Workers at Twenty Manning Say GoFundMe Organizer Stiffed Them

Last year, when COVID-19 forced Philadelphia bars and restaurants to close, numerous crowdfunding campaigns sprang up online. People wanted to help workers who suddenly found […]

Foobooz

Lark, Nick Elmi and Fia Berisha’s New Restaurant in Bala Cynwyd, Opens Its Doors

Back when I started this column — when I was pitching it as a way to round up the week’s news at a time when […]

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Property

Just Listed: Restored Federal Townhouse in Society Hill

There are several ways to preserve and update a historic house. One way, used from time to time on older houses whose insides are pretty […]

Foobooz

I’m Stepping Down as Philly Mag’s Food Editor to Open My Own Restaurant

I’m just going to say the thing: I’m opening a restaurant.  I know, I know; I’m the food editor at Philly Mag (at least for […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

We Kept Our Engagement a Secret for Nine Months. Then We Threw a Surprise Wedding

There are some couples who love their time in the spotlight: They invite their friends and family to proposals and engagement parties. And, more often […]

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City Life

The Biden Administration Keeps Tapping Penn People for Major Roles

After Donald Trump was elected in 2016, former Vice President Joe Biden became Penn professor Joe Biden, returning to the campus that awarded him an […]