Philadelphia Magazine

News

Restaurants

How Philly Became a Vegan Dining Destination

Twenty years ago, Philly’s dining scene was, well, decades behind what it is today. And its vegan dining options were even more desolate. Back then, diners […]

City Life

Meek Mill Is Out of Prison. His First Destination? The Sixers Game

North Philadelphia rapper and cultural lightning rod Meek Mill has been released from prison after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted his legal team’s Post Conviction […]

City Life

White House Confirms Discussions With Eagles on Potential Visit

After a period of uncharacteristic uncertainty, White House officials have confirmed to the New York Times that they are currently in discussion with the Eagles […]

City Life

Here’s When (and Where) Philly’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Open

Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana dispensaries first opened their doors in February. Two months later, patients in Philadelphia are still waiting for the day when they don’t have to […]

Be Well Philly

This South Philly Playground Has a New Multi-Sport Turf Field

Former Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Connor Barwin may have missed out on winning the Super Bowl with his old teammates this year, but he has a […]

City Life

South Philly Home Collapses, Father and Son Escape With Minor Injuries

A South Philadelphia father and his 12-year-old son have miraculously survived with only minor injuries after their home in Point Breeze collapsed while they were […]

Business

Take That, Philly Package Thieves: Amazon Rolls Out Car Trunk Delivery

Amazon just announced some news that could singlehandedly put every Philly package bandit out of business. On Tuesday, the online retailer launched a new program — […]

City Life

CCD’s Paul Levy: “Obsolete” Tax Structure Is Holding Philly Back

As the founding chief executive of the Center City District, Paul Levy has played a hand in each of the business improvement district’s annual “State […]

cherry hill
City Life

Cherry Hill’s Public High Schools Now Have Armed Campus Officers

Armed campus officers began walking the halls of Cherry Hill’s two public high schools on Monday. They have replaced township police officers who were appointed by […]

Restaurants

First Look: The Bercy, a French Brasserie for Ardmore

The Bercy is finally bringing its classic French brasserie fare with a luxe, outsized vibe to Ardmore (7 East Lancaster Avenue) this Friday. The revamped building, which once […]

City Life

Gov. Wolf Seeks More “Commonsense” Gun Legislation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Acting State Police Commissioner Lt. Col. Robert Evanchick held a joint press conference on Monday in which both men affirmed […]

City Life

Daryl Metcalfe Rants About “Liberal Loser” Dems, Calls Rep. Sims a “Lying Homosexual”

Republican state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe is at it again. The rep — whose District 12 covers part of Butler County, just north of Pittsburgh — delivered yet […]

City Life

Accused Child Rapist Mike Tyler Launches #WhatAboutUs Movement

It’s been eight months since we first told you that veteran Philadelphia guitarist Mike Tyler was arrested and charged with raping a teenage boy, and […]

Restaurants

Ask the Editor: How Do I Build a Bowl of Pho Like a Pro?

Welcome to Ask the Editor, a new weekly column by yours truly where I answer all of your Philly food and drink questions. Have some […]

City Life

This Top CHOP Doc Says She Was Forced to Resign Due to Pregnancy Discrimination

Kaede Ota was the director of the Clinical Microbiology Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s […]