December 2025/January 2026 Issue
Featured
The Best Ski Lodges and Chalets for Your Winter Getaway
Rest easy after a day on the slopes
A Philadelphian’s Guide to Skiing With Kids
Prep time, gear, and tackling the bunny slopes … with patience
The Ultimate Après-Ski Guide
Whether you want to party it up or rest and refresh, we’ve got the restaurants, bars, and post-ski spas for you.
Where to Ski (and Snowboard) Near Philadelphia
Beginner hills, black-diamond trails, luxe lodges, après-ski hangs, and much more
14 Top-Notch Ski Resorts for Your Mountain Escape
They’re all within six hours of Philly.
Trump’s Cuts Are Hitting Philly Hard. Can the City Hold On?
Why we are uniquely vulnerable to the president’s economic rampage … and how Philadelphia can (maybe) fortify itself for the future.
Traitors in Our Midst: Cowboys Fans Lurking in Philly
From AI to the mayor of Upper Darby, the villainous origin stories of notable locals who’ve strayed from the virtuous Kelly Green Path.
Metropolis
Philly’s Top Cop Talks Plummeting Homicides, Horrible Drivers, and ICE Raids
We check in with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, two years into his challenging job.
Scout
How Stetson Built Its Legacy in Philadelphia
The 160-year-old brand may be synonymous with the West, but it was originally born here — in a one-room workshop at 7th and Callowhill streets.
Getaway: A Family-Friendly Winter Adventure in Frederick, Maryland
This charming town offers antique shops, walkable breweries, and a new restaurant by celeb chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio.
How Stephen Starr’s Borromini Came to Look So Damn Cool
“I saw a restaurant in Rome that had a similar marquee to Borromini, and it just drew me in. I said to myself, ‘Shit, this sign could be on Walnut Street.’”
Ardmore Is Buzzing Right Now. Here’s Where to Shop, Eat, and Play
Discover new shops and restaurants — plus classic spots — on Lancaster Avenue.
What We’re Loving Right Now: Jewelry Inspired by the Barnes’s Rousseau Exhibit
“A Painter’s Secrets” focuses on new findings in Henri Rousseau’s work.
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Philly’s Most Exciting Pizzas Are the Second-Best Thing at Char
Viraj Thomas is redefining craft pizza, but it’s his impossibly light, ricotta-fluffed meatballs that are the real sleeper hit.
Philly’s Arts Scene Is Heating Up. Here’s What to See, Read, and Hear This Winter
Fill your calendar from December to March.
La Jefa: Where Guadalajara and Philly Meet
Sweet barbacoa tacos dorados and burnt tortilla mai tais showcase a “Guadaladelphian” menu that’s complex, fun, and daring.