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Four years ago, 244 corpses supposedly destined for cremation at a Philadelphia funeral home were hacked apart, their organs and tissue sold for transplantation. It’s a gruesome story of betrayal, for both the grieving families and the unwitting recipients of diseased body parts
In a gruesome story of betrayal, 244 corpses were hacked apart and their organs and tissue sold for transplantation DAN OPREA’S MOTHER, Rose, was always […]
The Ultimate Guide to Boutique Strength Training Gyms in Philadelphia
From open gym to CrossFit and personal training, here’s where you can strength train around the city.
Taking Stock of the Gutmann Era at Penn
For all her success, has Amy Gutmann played it too safe?
Tech community Independents Hall and its dynamic founder are poised to change the way we work—and a North Philly neighborhood
The tattoo on Alex Hillman’s right forearm reads “JFDI,” in letters two inches high. The letters are his bare skin, reversed out of a black […]
Can Keith Jones Lead the Flyers Out of the Wilderness?
Pretty much everyone was surprised when the Flyers tabbed trash-talking Jones to be president of hockey operations.
A 39-year-old sign-equipment salesman and self-proclaimed fast-food junkie. “The only thing I like better than bacon is cheese-covered bacon.”
Jim’s Sweat Trainer: Chris Connors and Meghan Anderson Initial assessment: "Jim’s core is very weak. He also needs to work on his cardiovascular and his […]
The Union League Is Philly’s Hottest New Gay Club
On new year’s day 2012, the union league—still the center of the universe for anyone moving and shaking in this town—was hosting its annual open […]
How six big shifts in population and wealth are going to change your life
INSIDE THE ROCKET Cat Cafe, Holly Sue Allen, the sinewy counter girl, is deftly whipping up lattes and flavored teas for a quixotic assortment of […]
The Madness of John Chaney
When one of his “goons” broke the arm of an opposing player last season, even supporters wondered whether Temple legend John Chaney had finally lost it. But the reasons for his rage are more complicated than you might think
Band on the Run
ON THE 7TH of this month, go down to Dave and Buster’s, Philadelphia’s adult romper room on the Delaware, and you’ll see a private party […]
From new offices around the globe to multimillion-dollar mergers, everything is changing for attorneys at Philly’s biggest, most storied firms. But as lawyers get richer, is the quaint notion of “the Philadelphia Lawyer” becoming a thing of the past?
As lawyers get richer, is the quaint notion of “the Philadelphia Lawyer” becoming a thing of the past? Mark Alderman doesn’t look like the classic […]
Why, 30 Years Later, the World Still Loves Boyz II Men
In 1991, Cooleyhighharmony, the debut from four sweet-voiced Philly singers, took the pop world by storm. Here’s how the group became — and remained — cultural icons while many of their peers have faded.
A Man in Full: D. Herbert Lipson
Philly Mag writers and editors look back on the life of the father of the city magazine.
Best of Philly 2005: Restaurants & Food
New BYOB: Marigold KitchenPhilly is America’s BYOB capital, and no newcomer is better than this one in West Philly’s Spruce Hill. Chef-owner Steven Cook cooks […]