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New York City’s “Best Cookie” Comes From Philly

Non-Philadelphians tend to talk about Philly in terms of its relation to New York. They say that that it’s the “sixth borough” and write articles about […]

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City Life

Congrats, SEPTA! You’ve Actually Made a Decent Website

SEPTA Key, the new-ish payment mechanism in which you load your subway fare onto a plastic debit card, has always been something of a contradiction: […]

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City Life

Magic Gardens Is Throwing Isaiah Zagar a Birthday Party on Monday

Famed mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar turns 80 on Monday — and you can celebrate with him. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is throwing Zagar a birthday party, complete with cake, a giant […]

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Fiore Is About to Launch Dinner Service in Queen Village

Fiore, the new contemporary Italian cafe and bar in Queen Village, has been crushing it with pastries, pizzettes, and light lunch fare since they first […]

Business

12 Powerful Philly Women Share Their Best Career Advice

We’re all about women empowerment here at BizPhilly, but we know that the race to the top can be stressful, exhausting and, at times, fruitless. […]

City Life

State Sen. Anthony Williams on Why He’s Running for Mayor

After much speculation, state Sen. Anthony Williams has officially announced his second campaign for mayor of Philadelphia. In an exclusive interview with Philadelphia magazine, Williams […]

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A Philly Publisher on Why Books Will Never Die

Nic Esposito, the author and founder of The Head & The Hand, an independent book publisher (that also hosts workshops, clubs and events), shares why […]

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10 Philly Literary Happenings That Every Book Lover Should Know About

1. Apiary Magazine’s launch parties They only happen once a year (well, almost), but keep an eye out: When this beloved local literary magazine drops […]

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Restaurants

Philly Is Finally Becoming a Barbecue Town

South Philly Smökhaus Bok, 821 Dudley Street, East Passyunk Pitmaster: Eric Daelhousen BBQ style: All kinds Equipment: Custom-designed offset smoker by Gator Pit of Texas, […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Use Your Freaking Turn Signal, You Jerk!

Philadelphia. We’re winners! The Super Bowl! James Beard noms! Bryce Harper! City of the Year!!! So none of us should be too upset that we only came in second […]

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City Life

Philly Is Getting 5 New Historical Markers

Philadelphia — founded in 1682 by William Penn — is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. So when it comes to documenting the state’s history, in the […]

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Restaurants

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat’s Upcoming Banh Mi Shop Is Called …

Back in January, we told you about the “North Korean” banh mi spot that enigmatic Hop Sing Laundromat proprietor Lê has in the works. Though we still […]

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Restaurants

Michael Schulson to Open Two Restaurants in Camden

Michael Schulson is expanding his empire across the Delaware River. The Schulson Collective restaurateur will open two concepts in Camden’s new mixed-use waterfront development. The city’s first […]

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City Life

Measles, Mumps, Flu: Is This Philly’s Sickest Season in Recent Memory?

People getting sick — it’s unavoidable this time of year, part of the miserable chorus of winter’s song. Some illnesses, your run-of-the-mill colds and sinus […]

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How Meek Mill Became a Movement

It’s the afternoon before Super Bowl LIII in downtown Atlanta, and the College Football Hall of Fame is hosting a party for sports-apparel giant Fanatics. […]