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celebrities in philly
City Life

Philly Is the Best City in America to Be a Celebrity. No, Really.

Sometime this summer, I walked out of Philly Mag’s Washington Square offices and stumbled upon a camera crew intently following a man gazing up in […]

philly kids life expectancy
City Life

What If There Was a City Official Whose Only Job Was to Make Philly Better for Kids?

This summer, the Scattergood Foundation — a behavioral health nonprofit — partnered with data analytics firm Azavea to produce a report on the well-being of […]

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Business

Will Fashion District Succeed Where the Gallery Failed?

The American mall is dead. Or is it? On the one hand, there are the raw numbers: By April 2019, retailers had already announced they […]

Jami McKeon
Business

Jami McKeon on Authenticity and Wellness in the Workplace

THE DETAILS Age: 62 Title: Chair Workplace: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, which employs 4,000 people in 31 worldwide offices Trained as: An attorney On what […]

drag queen storytime
City Life

Why You Really Need to Take Your Kid to Drag Queen Storytime

There’s only one thing to know about Drag Queen Storytime, and that’s the proper lingo. Which is precisely why the fabulous Miss Maria TopCatt kicked […]

philadelphia international airport
City Life

11 Insider Tips for Making Your Next Trip Through PHL a Breeze

Our airport is only lame if you’re a lousy navigator. Here’s your Best of PHL cheat sheet. 1. Lounge to Insta-Brag About: The Centurion Lounge […]

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City Life

The Audience Is the Real Draw at Philly’s Best Open-Mic Night

It started out … it started out with a dream. Now I see what I believe. Accompanied by a soft melody and a chorus of […]

flossers
City Life

Who Is Leaving Flossers All Over Philly Sidewalks?

Most days, I walk 1.6 miles to work, traversing the city from one side of Broad to the other. I keep my eyes trained on […]

Tiona Nekkia McClodden
City Life

Experimental Filmmaker Tiona Nekkia McClodden Doesn’t Care If You Miss the Point

The Rundown Age: 38 CV, abridged: Pew Fellow (2016); Guggenheim Fellow (2019); fellow in art and activism, Bard College (2018-’19); works exhibited at the Museum […]

philly politics
City Life

Philly Politics Is a Mess. Here’s Why That’s Encouraging.

Of all the takeaways from May’s primary election, perhaps the biggest trend to emerge … is that no trends emerged. Recent elections have had obvious […]