January/February 2021 Issue
Featured
I Never Thought I’d Move Back in With My Parents. But Here We Are
Coming home was supposed to be a short-term thing, but 2020 had other plans.
For 25 Years, Jimmy Dennis Was on Death Row. Then One Day, He Wasn’t.
The Philadelphia musician spent the prime of his life in prison for murder, until the courts said he should never have been convicted.
Our favorite resale resources for interior design finds — and making your personal space feel truly personal.
Pro Tips for Shopping Facebook Marketplace for Furniture and Home Decor
It’s a gold mine of finds, provided you know how to navigate it.
Barstool Sports Is Betting Big on Philly. But Are We the City They Think We Are?
Crude, lewd Barstool founder Dave Portnoy thought this was the perfect city from which to launch his new sports gambling app. Maybe once upon a time, it was.
10 Delicious Dishes Worth Going Out of Your Way to Eat in Philly
From Hardena’s #NotPizza box to Nano’s Austin-style breakfast tacos, this is what to order now.
5 COVID-Era Philly Food Innovations We Hope Stick Around Forever
Even the most horrible predicaments have silver linings.
Pro Tips for Making Your (Socially Distant) Outdoor Hangs This Winter Cozy and Fun
Three cold-weather experts give us the inside scoop on staying warm outside.
Metropolis
City Commissioner Al Schmidt, Hero of the 2020 Election, Is Ready to Call It Quits
Attacked by Trump and targeted by his base, the embattled Republican explains why this term will be his last.
Scout
Stylish With Jenna Lyons Winner Mike Grady on His Favorite Philly Things
The South Carolina native is a freelance art director, a stylist, and the winner of a new HBO Max docuseries/competition show. Here, all the things he loves about his adopted hometown.
7 Buzzy New Philly Retail Arrivals to Have on Your Radar
From Zen Samad’s Fashion District boutique to a chakra-balancing treatment at the Four Seasons Spa.
One Reason I Hope We Never Stop Wearing Masks
An unexpected upside to wearing face masks in Philly? Getting a little anonymity in this small town.
Need a Mood Boost? Look Inside This Vibrant and Cheery Chestnut Hill Home
The design started with a hot pink velvet sofa and only got more fun from there.
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Roast Beef Beckons at Meetinghouse, But This Kensington Bar Is so Much More
Neighbors mourned the loss of Memphis Taproom. Its replacement more than makes up for it.
4 Socially Distant Activities and Sports to Try This Winter When You’re Bored of Staying Inside
Downhill skiing and ice skating aren’t the only options around these parts.
6 Rich and Filling Philly Dishes That’ll Warm You Right Up
From Peking duck to a Sunday roast, these meals are perfect after a long day outside.
3 Newish Winter Getaways That Are All Within Driving Distance of Philly
Embrace the cold weather at these nearby destinations where you can take in the great outdoors, hit the spa, and go glamping in some gorgeous cabins.
4 Ways the City Could Make the Winter of COVID More Liveable
From making the most of parks to re-routing SEPTA, how Philly could and should adapt to the season.
We’ve Been Dreading Winter All Pandemic Long. Now That It’s Here, Let’s Make the Most of It
It’s time to lean into the cold. Here’s how.
Master Illusionist Teller on the Return of His CW Show and What He Misses Most About Philly
Why he remains silent during performances, his advice for aspiring magicians, and why he doesn’t call Philadelphia “Philly.”