January 2019 Issue
Featured
Asa Khalif Is Running for Philadelphia City Council. Is City Council Ready for Him?
In November, Asa Khalif announced his candidacy — and he might just have a shot.
The Immigrant on My Couch
My future brother-in-law has an MBA and a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware. So why is he sleeping in my living room?
A Philadelphia Legend on Life Without a Computer, Email, or Facebook
A Q&A with Halloween icon Henri David.
It’s Time to Call B.S. on Innovation
Maybe technological advancement isn’t always a good thing.
21 Places to Escape the Tyranny of Modern Technology in Philly
From typewriter stores to connection-free coffee shops, how to live like a Luddite.
How the Flyers’ Social Media Geniuses Made the World Love Gritty
They set out to create a mascot. Instead, they started a revolution.
Philly Chefs Dish on the Future of Our Food Scene
Rents are rising. Instagram is king. Restaurants are opening at a fast clip. Is this the beginning of the end? Are we just getting started? […]
Food Expiration Dates Are a Hoax and You’re Dumb to Believe Them
Stop worrying that your food is too old.
Metropolis
Raquel Salas Rivera on the Difference Between a Philadelphian and an American
Philly’s poet laureate has a new collection — and plenty to say about the state of America.
These Philadelphians Want to Build a Shrine to Alexander Hamilton
Will the First Bank get its shot?
How a Philly Superfan Created The Athletic, the Only Sports Site You Really Need
If your newspaper’s sports coverage feels less relevant lately, here’s why.
Scout
These Women Entrepreneurs Are Redefining Plus-Size Shopping in Philly
A slew of size-inclusive designers and business owners have started a homegrown fashion revolution.
Connoisseur: Naomi Stein’s Favorite Things
The owner of Design Manifest spills on favorite local products, where to score incredible antiques, plus her top Philly cocktail spots.
Covet: These White Hot Boots Are the Winter Footwear You Need
Forget your standby black winter booties in favor of totally wearable achromatic pairs.
The Look: 9 Chic Ways to Wear Animal Prints This Winter
Safari prints are no longer relegated to the ’80s — they’re the hottest reclaimed style that you’ll find in Philly shops.
Habitat: A Gorgeous High-Rise in Rittenhouse Gets a Design Makeover
An apartment from the 1900s gets a makeover as a tasteful family entertaining space.
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5 Restaurants Philly Chefs Wish We’d Talk About More
The pizza, doughnuts, and cheap Indonesian food they can’t quit.
New Year’s Resolutions: 21 Ways to Volunteer in and Around Philly
Want to start your year off on the right foot? Start here.
Five Reasons It Feels Good to Do Good for Others
Angela Duckworth breaks down the science of selflessness.
One of Us: Blanka Zizka
The co-founder of the Wilma Theater tells us about fleeing her homeland and more.