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City Life

Philly Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis Leaving for Gig at Penn

Philadelphia managing director Michael DiBerardinis will say goodbye to City Hall in January. DiBerardinis will leave his city oversight position to join the University of Pennsylvania […]

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Be Well Philly

This Flywheel Charity Ride Will Have Adoptable Dogs, Happy Hour, and Free Skincare

It’s no secret that puppy-filled workouts are a big thing here in Philadelphia. I mean, it makes perfect sense; what’s better workout motivation than knowing […]

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City Life

Who’s Got the Worst Mascot: The Flyers or the Please Touch Museum?

When the Flyers unveiled their new mascot on Monday morning, Philadelphia collectively shrieked — and for most of us, these were yelps of terror. Join us in welcoming […]

Business

20 Business and Tech Podcasts to Listen to This Fall

It’s officially fall, which means your podcast list needs a big refresh. If you’re looking for some work inspiration or meaningful conversation on some of the […]

Restaurants

These Are the 50 Best Restaurants in Philly Right Now

It’s gross out. Wet, dead leaves are stuck to the bottom of your shoes. It’s chilly. It’s gray. Nature is not exactly welcoming us to […]

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City Life

Sexual Assault Survivors to Rally in Support of Kavanaugh Accusers

Sexual assault survivors and supporters plan to march in Center City on Monday in support of Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Rameriz, two women who […]

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City Life

Police: 7-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Between SEPTA Subway Cars

A 7-year-old boy died after falling between two subway cars on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line on Sunday evening. Police say the boy fell shortly before 6 […]

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Restaurants

The Cheesesteak: An Oral History

If you pick up the brand new issue of Philly Mag, you will see a cheesesteak from Joe’s gracing the cover. Inside the magazine, we […]

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Restaurants

That Time John Kerry Ordered a Cheesesteak “With Swiss”

1914: Amoroso’s Baking Company, established in Camden in 1904, moves to Philly. Hey, it starts with the roll. 1930: Pat Olivieri, a South Philly hot-dog […]

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Restaurants

Who the Hell Invented the Cheesesteak Egg Roll?

There was a time — barbaric and unenlightened, assuredly — before the cheesesteak. (What do you think “B.C.” stands for?) When Pat Olivieri grilled the […]

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Restaurants

The Cheesesteak, Reconsidered

It’s always a bit strange when a Philly-based publication writes about the cheesesteak, let alone this one. If the sandwich was truly invented in 1930, […]

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Restaurants

The One Cheesesteak You Should Never Eat

Jolie laide — literal translation “pretty-ugly” — is a French term used to describe something beautiful in its hideousness. Like a lumpy heirloom carrot, or […]

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Restaurants

The Birth of Vetri

At the end of 1993, I was 23 years old, working for Aramark as a corporate food service director, and living on Long Island. Fortunately, […]

Restaurants

Check Out the Menu for Fishtown’s New Honeygrow Test Kitchen

The Honeygrow Test Kitchen — Honeygrow’s first Fishtown location, initially known as hg + mg Test Kitchen — is set to open on Monday, October 1st. The marquee […]

City Life

Allan Domb Introduces Bill to End DROP for New Non-Union Employees

Allan Domb wants to drop DROP — for new non-union employees, at least. The at-large City Councilman is introducing legislation on Thursday that would curtail the […]