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Weckerly’s Is Getting a Bunch of Philly Chefs to Design Their Own Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you thought ice cream season was over, think again. Starting October 18th, Weckerly’s will debut a limited run of ice cream sandwiches and scoops […]
Everything You Need to Know About Whiskey Fest 2019
On Thursday, October 24th, Philadelphia magazine’s annual Whiskey & Fine Spirits festival returns to Lincoln Financial Field for an evening of brown liquor and so, […]
Mayor Kenney Proposes Vaping Legislation to Protect Minors
In response to a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related lung disease that has sickened 1,300 people and resulted in 26 deaths, Mayor Jim Kenney announced on Wednesday new legislation aiming […]
Fork’s New Chef Has Big Changes Planned for the 22-Year-Old Restaurant
Jeremy Hansen, a James Beard-nominated chef from the Pacific Northwest, has just debuted his first new menu at Old City’s Fork. Hansen, who has spent […]
PES Explosion Released Highly Toxic Chemical Into Atmosphere, Investigators Say
This story has been updated. The massive explosions that occurred at a South Philly oil refinery complex this past June released more than 5,000 pounds […]
Wistar Institute Launches Fellowship to Invest in Early Career Researchers
The Wistar Institute, a local leader in cancer and vaccine research, has launched a new program to help early-career scientists become independent investigators. The Caspar […]
Bomba Will Bring Latin Flavors to Philly ’Burbs
Paladar Restaurant Group (Paladar Latin Kitchen) has announced it will open Bomba Tacos & Rum Bar in Malvern in mid-December. The restaurant will be located in […]
This Might Be the Biggest Scabby the Rat Contingent We’ve Ever Seen
Let’s get one thing out of the way: The rodent infestation you might have seen on Monday and Tuesday in front of the world’s biggest Wawa has nothing […]
How to Push Back on a Pushy Coworker
As a young management consultant, I remember attending regular meetings with a colleague named Dave. We were at the same level in our organization, both […]
Taking Your Bike on Amtrak Just Got a Whole Lot Easier in Pennsylvania
Long-distance bike trips in Pennsylvania are about to become a lot simpler. Amtrak has just begun offering bike and checked baggage service on its Pennsylvanian […]
What Do You Think: Should Philly Still Celebrate Columbus Day?
Right about this time most years here at Philly Mag, somebody publishes an op-ed about Christopher Columbus, hero explorer to some, mass murderer to others. […]
South Philly Barbacoa Tacos Are Now Available Seven Days a Week
The best way to experience South Philly Barbacoa‘s extremely hyped tacos is to order them by weight, so they come with all the fixings – toppings, […]
South Philly’s Favorite Mexican Bruncherie Reopens In New Location
After officially closing their original location on September 17th, Cafe y Chocolate‘s Philadelphia location is now open at their new location at 1532 Snyder Avenue. The […]
Jennifer Zavala’s Tamales Find Permanent Home at Underground Arts
No, South Philly chef Jennifer Zavala won’t be entering her controversial vegan meatballs into Taproom on 19th’s 6th Annual Meatball Challenge this weekend. Instead, she’ll […]
Whatever Happened to Cutting People Some Damn Slack?
In Philadelphia, for obvious reasons, schoolchildren certainly get more than their fair share of Revolutionary War history. Where I grew up, though, the lore and […]