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City Life

LGBTQ&A: Alex Deering

Alex Deering is a Democratic committee member in Philadelphia’s 16th Ward, Division 6. We spoke with the rising civic leader about his political aspirations and […]

Business

Here’s How Much Income Puts You in Philadelphia’s Top 1 Percent

The gap between the country’s top earners and everyone else is, unsurprisingly, still widening, and a report from CNBC this week gives us some insight […]

City Life

Lenny Dykstra Tries a High School Speech After Striking Out With College Grads

Turns out Lenny Dykstra didn’t like what we had to say on Wednesday about the former Phillie’s bizarre social media commencement speech that nobody asked […]

City Life

Kenney’s “Just Say No” Panhandling Plan Will Make Things Harder for the Homeless

Mayor Jim Kenney, fresh from his Icelandic holiday, made the suggestion earlier this week that Philadelphians stop giving cash to (homeless) panhandlers — which he contends […]

Be Well Philly

7 Philly Stores With Community Fitness Calendars Worth Bookmarking

Here in Philly, we’re pretty lucky — there’s almost always a great fitness event going on somewhere. And turns out, some of our very favorite stores and eateries host […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: The Secret to Getting Up the First Time Your Alarm Goes Off

AnaBGD/iStock.com • If you’re one of those people who hits snooze at least twice before actually getting out of bed (who isn’t?), researchers might’ve found the […]

Be Well Philly

Calling All Restaurant Workers! This Free SRT Workout and Family Meal Is for You

The folks behind Rittenhouse’s Pure Fare and Agno Grill are looking to give folks in the restaurant and bar industry an expanded industry night experience. What does that […]

City Life

LISTEN: Chief Philadelphia Public Defender Slams Racial Disparities in Marijuana Arrests

The latest episode of Pushback, the podcast co-produced by Philly Mag and WURD, is now available. Listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or […]

Business

I Love My Job: Turn5 Founders Steve and Andrew Voudouris

Not many people can say they started a successful business in high school, but brothers Andrew and Steve Voudouris can actually boast that Turn5 — […]

Pushback

Pushback — Episode 5: The Politics of Pot, Part II

George Soros tried but failed to get Keir Bradford-Grey to run for district attorney in Philadelphia earlier this year. It turns out she had unfinished […]

Foobooz

Dunkel Dare Returns to Frankford Hall Next Week

Nineties kids, rejoice: Dunkel Dare, a collaboration between beloved Double Dare host and area native Marc Summers, Philly brewers, and Frankford Hall, is back in […]

Be Well Philly

Trader Joe’s Recalls Granola Due to Listeria Concerns

Uh-oh. Trader Joe’s just recalled their Grainless Granola. The gluten-free and vegan granola is pretty darn tasty, but unfortunately, some of the batches might be contaminated […]

Foobooz

Vetri’s Great Chefs Event Returns to the Navy Yard

Marc Vetri’s Great Chefs Event, which brings the nation and region’s hottest chefs together for a night of curated food and drink benefiting the nonprofit […]

Things to Do

Mad Music Scientists Combine Drums and Magnets

Chances are, you’ve never seen anything like Drumhenge — a brand new musical instrument composed of 16 drums each of which can be vibrated electromagnetically. […]

Be Well Philly

The Weird Science-Backed Trick to Kill It During Hot Summer Workouts

Last Sunday, I ventured out for a run. Now, bear in mind that this was one of the first super-hot days we had, so I […]