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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 […]
Why Mission-Driven Restaurants Fail in Philadelphia
Beneath our reputation as a tough, no-B.S. town, Philadelphians believe we’ve got an abiding openheartedness born of Quaker roots. But what does it say about […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Ben Simmons Sinks a Three
Ben Simmons isn’t like you and me. For starters, he’s not from around here. He dates supermodels. He makes movies. He makes Rookie of the Year. He […]
Caught in a Sinkhole? This Franklin Institute Exhibit Might Just Help You Survive
Sometimes, life throws you a curveball. Or, more literally, maybe it’s a charging bull or a swarm of killer bees. Maybe it’s a round of live […]
Family-Style Dining Is Making Philly’s Tasting Menus Fun Again
Multi-course tasting menus aren’t for everyone. Personally, I rarely crave the experience: a hushed, white-tableclothed room, plates served one at a time. It’s a type of dining that obviously has […]
Flooding and Sunny Skies at the Shore? Get Used to It
Parts of the Shore are very, very flooded on Friday — despite idyllic sunny skies and crisp fall air. The National Weather Service has issued […]
I Love My Job: PhillyCAM’s Gretjen Clausing On Being David to Comcast’s Goliath
This month, Philadelphia public access cable station PhillyCAM celebrates ten years on the air, while PhillyCAM’s low-powered FM station turns three. We caught up with […]
Detroit-Style Pizza and Double Patty Burgers Land in Queen Village
Brooklyn-born pizzeria Emmy Squared will open today in Queen Village inside the Queen Hotel, which is set to open this fall. Emmy, which currently has locations […]
A New Cannabis Study Is Launching in Philly — For Your Dog
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant, is becoming popular with pet owners. Kimberly Agnello, an associate professor of small […]
The New Flyers Rage Room Is an Outrageously Bad Idea
Philadelphia Flyers fans haven’t celebrated a championship in more than four decades, so you could forgive them for being a little angry. The team, apparently […]
The Way You Pay for Parking in Philly Is About to Change
Welcome to the future of parking in Philly. Next week, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin phasing in new solar-powered parking kiosks — meaning the […]