March 2019 Issue
Featured
Will Philly Ever Love Esports the Way We Love the Eagles and the Sixers?
Some local gamers — and the son of the city’s most powerful business titan — are betting the answer is yes.
Meet the Breezy Floral Dresses You’ll Want to Wear All Spring Long
These aren’t the dainty pastel buds of your grandma’s tea towels.
Philly’s Rapid Redevelopment Is Putting Its Architectural Character at Risk
Whose version of Philly are we building?
How to Navigate Philadelphia’s Fast-Moving Real Estate Market
Including house hunting tales, tips for buyers, the state of the market, and the region’s hottest neighborhoods.
House Hunting in Philadelphia: How These High-End Buyers Found the Perfect Estate
Chip and Allison Brady take us inside their search for the perfect home for entertaining.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Retired Couple Found Their Ideal Co-op
Donna and Joe Cassidy wanted a place in the city where they could live in comfort.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Millennial Couple Found an Urban Starter Home of Their Own
Christopher Jayne and Christopher Barr were looking to spend $300,000 or less.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Family Found a Roomy Home in the City
Bernard Greene and Rita Johnson-Greene wanted a space big enough for four.
House Hunting in Philly: How This Young Family Landed on Their New South Philly Rowhouse
Jonathan and Jennifer Moody wanted a space for their growing family.
House Hunting in Philly: How These Suburban Empty Nesters Downsized in Style
Bill and Jennifer Ware found their perfect lower-maintenance house.
Can the New Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics Unlock the Science of Beauty?
Neuroscientist Anjan Chatterjee is trying to figure out why we give a damn about Mona Lisa’s smile.
A Philadelphian’s Guide to 4 Sunny Mexico Getaways
South-of-the-border adventure awaits.
John McNesby’s Massive Influence on Philadelphia Policing
As FOP president, his political base is small, but his power is huge.
Metropolis
Temple Professor Marc Lamont Hill on Being a Dissenting Voice
The pundit talks about the comments that got him in hot water with CNN.
Philly Has Never Elected a Woman as Sheriff. These Candidates Want to Change That.
The Year of the Woman lands in Philly’s typically stodgy row-office races.
Here’s How Likely These 6 Philly-Area Politicians Are to Run in 2020
Put the Pennsylvania back in Pennsylvania Avenue!
Manny Machado, Bryce Harper and Philly’s Unhealthy Obsession With “Hustle”
We’ve got to get over this, people.
Scout
The Stylish, Philly-Designed Laptop Backpack You’ll Carry With Pride
Hey, fellas on SEPTA, your computer bag doesn’t have to be ugly.
These One-of-a-Kind Throw Pillows Are Guaranteed to Spark Joy
Havertown’s Knob Thorn Home for the win.
A Hip Jewelry Store, an Athleisure Boutique, and Other New Philly Shops to Check Out
Your guide to the coolest new retail in the region.
“Thinking Putty” Is the Self-Care Desk Accessory You Need Right Now
Crazy Aaron’s Puttyworld is a wonderland for stressed-out Philadelphians.
Navigator
A Philly Publisher on Why Books Will Never Die
Nic Esposito is an author and the founder of The Head & The Hand.
10 Philly Literary Happenings That Every Book Lover Should Attend
Looking to sidle up to the city’s literati? Here’s where you’ll find them.
Philly Is Finally Becoming a Barbecue Town
We caught up with three of Philly’s new pitmasters, who take their ’cue seriously.
Pho Fried Chicken, Pork-Lovers Pizza, and Other Things to Eat in Philly Right Now
The menu items you need to try, ranked.
FringeArts Is Revamping Its Programming
What’s better than one festival? A bunch of festivals.
Columnist Jenice Armstrong on “Sexy Singles,” Getting Doxxed, and Her Best-Ever Philly Meal
21 questions with the veteran Inquirer and Daily News journalist.
How This Philly Chef Is Creating a Platform for Talented Black Culinary Artists
Elijah Milligan chats up Cooking for the Culture, his rotating dinner series.