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NextUp: This Company Is Using Gene Therapy to Target Rare Eye Diseases

“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]

City Life

Penn Professor: American Idol Would Be a Better Way to Elect a President

There are many points of contention in today’s Democratic Party. The Iowa Caucus isn’t one of them: Everyone thinks it’s terrible. This, of course, is […]

City Life

The Opioid Crisis Is Worsening Homelessness in Philly. Solving the Problem Is a Matter of Survival

It’s another perfectly shitty day to be homeless in Philadelphia. Cold, wet and pitiless. T.S. Eliot famously said that April is the cruelest month, but […]

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City Life

Foglietta Plaza May Be Philly’s Most Criminally Underused Public Space

I got a call from a Queen Village resident asking for help solving a mystery: Why doesn’t anybody use Foglietta Plaza for anything? If the […]

City Life

I Love My Job: Lagos Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos on How Strong, Smart Women Inspire His Designs

At age 19, Steven Lagos launched his eponymous fine-jewelry brand. Over the years, Lagos has become known around the world for iconic styles such as […]

City Life

Daylin Leach Threatens Lawsuit After Losing Delco Dems’ Endorsement

Daylin Leach is known for lawsuits. Early last year, the wisecracking state Senator who represents portions of Montgomery and Delaware counties sued a woman who […]

Restaurants

Ask the Editor: Why Is Ordering Water in a Restaurant So Confusing Now?

I ordered a fancy bottle of water by accident because restaurant water terminology has gotten out of control. Help me decipher! —Harry in Fishtown It […]

NextHealth PHL

Inside a Philly Firm’s Quest to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine

The recent outbreak of a new strain of a coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China has led to the declaration of a global health emergency by the […]

Restaurants

The New Renata’s Kitchen Is Officially Open in West Philly

The beloved West Philly brunch spot Renata’s Kitchen, opens today, February 5th, in its new location serving breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. The new spot, […]

Restaurants

South Philly’s Secret Bagel Man Is Opening a Not-So-Secret Bagel Shop

Ordering via Instagram DM is not the most efficient ordering system for acquiring bagels, but it’s currently the only way to get your hands on […]

Restaurants

A New Brewery Opens in Kensington With Two Styles of Beer: “Human” and “Robot”

This Thursday, February 6th, at 4 p.m., Human Robot Brewery will finally open its doors to the public. The brewery, which is a collaboration between […]

Be Well Philly

This Longtime Philly Dance Company Just Opened a New Studio in Fairmount

A new dance studio has opened in Fairmount from longtime Philadelphia theater and dance staple Silvana Cardell, who is the director and choreographer of her […]

Restaurants

Go Get a Reservation at Laser Wolf While You Still Can

Starting today, February 4th, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook‘s new restaurants, Laser Wolf, is taking reservations. The restaurant, which is CookNSolo’s first in Fishtown, is […]

Restaurants

South Philly Barbacoa’s New Sister Restaurant Is Almost Open … Sorta

Last month, we reported that South Philly Barbacoa is opening a new restaurant in the space that used to house Koukouzeli, at 1134 South 9th […]

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NextHealth PHL

NextUp: The Health Tech Company Eliminating Hospital Discharge Delays

“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]