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City Life

ThinkFest Preview: The View From the Front Lines of Philadelphia’s Opioid Crisis

Earlier this fall, Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order declaring an opioid disaster in Kensington, where the overdose crisis has festered, developing into nationally scrutinized proof of […]

burger king cheesesteak burger
City Life

I Tried Burger King’s “Philly Cheesesteak Burger” So You Don’t Have To

In the last week or so, much has been made of Burger King’s so-called “Philly Cheesesteak Burger,” thanks in part to one Center City Burger […]

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City Life

24 Photos That Prove Peak Fall Foliage Has Officially Hit Philly

Peak fall foliage is officially upon us: Swaths of crispy autumnal tones are spreading across the city landscape, and we are loving it. If you’re […]

2018 midterm election
City Life

The No-B.S. Guide to the 2018 Midterm Election

Make no mistake: This year’s general election will be one for the books. The nation anxiously awaits November 6th to see how Donald Trump’s unprecedented presidency […]

wawa free coffee weekend
City Life

Wawa’s New Center City Location Opens With Free Coffee Weekend (Because of Course)

Alert, Wawa coffee lovers (basically everyone): Free coffee is currently flowing at the company’s brand-new location at 12th and Market streets in Center City — […]

City Life

A Definitive Ranking of the Best Halloween Candies, According to a 12-Year-Old

Last night, my kids went trick-or-treating in West Philly and Narberth. When I woke up this morning, my son had all of his candy sorted […]

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Restaurants

Mainstay Independent Is Now Brewing in Northern Liberties

Mainstay Independent, the first artisan in FCM Hospitality’s expansive Craft Hall maker space in Northern Liberties, opens its taproom today at 901 North Delaware Avenue. The brewery […]

scary halloween costumes
City Life

Remember When Halloween Costumes Used to Be, You Know, Scary?

I was scrolling through my friends’ Facebook feeds, as one tends to do, when I saw a photo of my friend’s 11-year-old daughter, Coralie, dressed […]

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Restaurants

Eat Here Now: EAT Café in University City

Running a restaurant isn’t easy even in the best of circumstances. Running a restaurant where guests have the option to eat for free? That’s even harder. […]

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Restaurants

Classic Cake’s All-Day Cafe Is Now Open in Center City

An all-day cafe from long-running South Jersey bakery Classic Cake is now open at One Penn Center. The bakery’s flagship location has been open for more than […]

mid term election endorsements
City Life

Philly-Area Media Chain Tells Readers: Don’t Vote for a Single Republican

With the most contentious midterm elections in memory coming up in a matter of days, news publications across the country are publishing their endorsements of […]

taqueria del norte northeast philadelphia tacos
Restaurants

Taqueria Del Norte Is About to Open in Northeast Philly

Back in August, we told you that Kris Serviss — the chef who was ousted last fall from the Blue Duck empire he helped build […]

cashless businesses philadelphia
City Life

The Next Battle in the War on Cash Will Be Waged In Philadelphia

“This note is legal tender for all debts, public and private.” That’s what is written on every single piece of United States paper currency that’s […]

wing bowl
City Life

It’s Official: Wing Bowl Is Dead

Over more than 15 years here at Philly Mag, there are a few — OK, maybe more than a few — things that I’ve done […]

gritty halloween costumes
City Life

20 Photos of People (and Dogs) Dressed Up as Gritty for Halloween

Philadelphia’s love for Gritty knows no limits. Would it be thwarted, this Halloween, by the mere lack of an official, Flyers-approved Gritty costume? No. Absolutely […]