Philadelphia Magazine

News

toomey
City Life

Toomey Introduces Bill That Would Toughen Existing Gun Laws

On Monday morning in Old City, Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey joined Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware to introduce a bipartisan bill that would allow […]

City Life

Comcast Spectacor to Drop $250M on Wells Fargo Center Rehab

It’s hard to believe that Wells Fargo Center will turn 22 this summer – unless you start rattling off the many banks that Philly’s largest […]

uber
City Life

Pa. AG Shapiro Sues Uber Over Massive Data Breach

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has sued Uber over a massive data breach that is estimated to have affected roughly 57 million passengers and drivers […]

Restaurants

Ardmore’s New French Brasserie Is Just About There

Ardmore’s The Bercy has an opening date. The neighborhood spot with classic French chic is slated to open at 7 East Lancaster Avenue in the former Haverford […]

storm
City Life

Still Recovering From Friday’s Nor’easter, Philly Region Faces Another One

Let’s take a moment to send good vibes to the roughly 99,000 people in Philly and its surrounding counties who were still without power as of Sunday […]

Business

PSL’s New Executive Director Has Big Plans for Philly’s Startup Scene

For the past five months, Philadelphia’s leading startup organization — Philly Startup Leaders (PSL) — has trekked along without an executive director at its helm. But […]

Business

How to Boost Your Social Media Presence According to Philadelphians Who Know

The ins-and-outs of social media can seem like an overly complex ecosystem of hashtags, photos and conversations. To gain a strong presence through it all […]

City Life

The Court Jester of Philly Pot Isn’t Smiling Anymore

First, the promo: N.A. Poe zipped himself up in a leafy green costume that covered him completely. He looked a little like the Phillie Phanatic, […]

Restaurants

Drexel Is Making Culinary School Mean Something Again

The initial Philly Chef Conference, back in 2014, was a pretty big deal. It was the first of its kind: a two-day event put together […]

City Life

Grandparent Names: Nana Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

“She can call me Ellen.” That’s what my mother told my brother when his daughter — the first grandchild in our family — was born […]

City Life

Strong Winds Toppling Trees, Complicating Evening Commute

Maybe it’s just what happens in March, or maybe it’s one of the most bizarre snow/windstorms ever to hit Philly. Either way, it’s ugly out […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Lilly Pulitzer is Revealing Their New White Dresses with a Big Party at KOP Tomorrow

Philly has a long-standing relationship with preppy resort wear brand Lilly Pulitzer. Even our most color-averse fashion fanatics have found a soft spot in their […]

City Life

Philly FOP President Blasts DA Krasner in Letter to Police Cadets

It’s no secret that John McNesby isn’t the biggest fan of District Attorney Larry Krasner. The brash leader of Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police union […]

Restaurants

Hummus Republic, a Build-Your-Own-Pita Spot, Is Opening in Rittenhouse

Center City is getting another hummus and falafel concept. This time, Los Angeles-based Hummus Republic has set its sights on the city where Michael Solomonov’s fast-casual […]

Business

Rad Girls Is Launching a New Women’s Fair That You Don’t Want to Miss

There’s a new event in town, and I’m betting it’ll gather a cult following rather quickly. On March 22, the Rad Girls enterprise will host […]