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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 […]
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 […]