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Why New Hope Is the Ultimate Star Wars Day Destination

If you’re looking for somewhere to seriously nerd out this weekend, there is no better place to be than New Hope. All across the world, […]

Food and drink at Sonny's Cocktail Joint in Philadelphia, which already has an auto-gratuity policy. Will more Philadelphia restaurants add an auto-gratuity to all checks during the World Cup in Philadelphia?
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Should Philly Restaurants Add Auto-Gratuity During the World Cup?

       Listen to the audio edition here: Over the course of 39 days in June and July, amid all of our semiquincentennial festivities, more […]

City Life

Mother’s Day Is an Unhappy Day for Millions – One West Philly Woman Wants to Help

       Listen to the audio edition here: For many, Mother’s Day means brunch, Hallmark cards, and beautiful bouquets. But for others, it’s far […]

City Life

The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 4

This month, we’re digging into what might be the most vital part of Philly’s history to date: the American Revolutionary War. Strike up the fife […]

Restaurants

Hallmark’s “Temu Cheesesteaks” Spark Outrage in Philly

       Listen to the audio edition here: Sorry, folks. I do not have the time nor the interest to watch Hallmark’s new romance/mystery/alt-history […]

Be Well Philly

What It’s Like: Stories From Philly’s Medical Heroes

Ever since 1751, when Benjamin Franklin and physician Thomas Bond opened Pennsylvania Hospital — the first medical facility in our 13 colonies of scrappy go-getters […]

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Sake Shots and Steel Blades: Inside Philly’s Wild Sushi Spectacle

On a recent Sunday afternoon, over 100 sushi fans piled into Starbolt to watch a Japanese tradition that goes way beyond any dining experience you’ll […]

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Is Roxanne Closed for Good? Here’s What Chef Alexandra Holt Told Us

For those of you who haven’t already heard, chef Alexandra Holt’s Roxanne is closed. But she says it’s only closed for now. “We’re not shutting […]

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Dunkin’ Benches Boston Kreme for the Sixers-Celtics Playoff Series

Dunkin’ is picking a side — and in Philly, that means there’s no room for Boston. The Sixers are in the thick of their playoff […]

Be Well Philly

This New Art Program Is Fostering Creativity and Connection for People With Parkinson’s

Wynnewood resident Chrissy Steele has always loved art. She trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in her 40s and, for years, she […]

City Life

Inside One South Philly Couple’s Cat Nightmare

       Listen to the audio edition here: William and Valerie Cowan have a lovely home in the East Passyunk neighborhood of South Philadelphia. […]

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Be Well Philly

The 2026 Top Doctors List Is Here

This month, we unveil our all-new Top Doctors list — a compilation of the best physicians in the region, whether you’re looking for a dermatologist, […]

Be Well Philly

This Philly Barber Is Pairing Haircuts With Health Care

       Listen to the audio edition here: If you walk past Chopped P.H.D. on Sansom Street, you might assume it’s just another sleek […]

City Life

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

UPDATE: City Council has adopted a resolution to make May 21st Philadelphia’s official Ona Judge Day. Thanks to our friends at Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, […]

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Nighttime Economy Unit Aims to Make a Scene With “Weeknights Live” Series

In Philly, it’s not hard to draw a crowd at the restaurants, bars and clubs on the weekends, but some of the other nights could […]