March 2025 Issue
Featured
Philly’s Top Dentists on the Sneaky Signs of Gum Recession
How those pink, fleshy gums play a surprisingly important role in dental health
PennDOT’s Plan to Widen I-95 Through South Philly
The construction of the interstate 60 years ago was a catastrophe of urban planning. So why make the road even bigger?
How Dawn Staley Went From 25th and Diamond to the Top of the Basketball World
There’s no athlete in the history of Philadelphia with a more impressive résumé than Staley, and now she’s on the brink of leading her South Carolina Gamecocks to yet another NCAA title.
Real Estate 2025: The Great Philly Sticker Shock
Here’s what’s happening in real estate this year.
Can’t Swing the Price of a Home in Your Dream Neighborhood? Consider These Excellent Alternatives
From the city to the burbs to South Jersey, here’s the rundown on your dream neighborhoods — and their more affordable counterparts.
Philly Housing Prices Are Through the Roof. But There Are Ways to Fix It
Here’s how the region can buck skyrocketing costs and return to affordability.
Real Estate 2025: The State of the Market
Our searchable town-by-town price and sales report for the eight-county Greater Philadelphia area.
Metropolis
Talking TV and Philly With Long Bright River Actor John Doman
The Philly-born and -raised performer, who didn’t start acting until his 40s, has a pivotal role in the brand-new Peacock series.
Scout
Living in Mount Airy: A Neighborhood Guide
Northwest Philly’s middle neighborhood offers something for just about everyone.
Would You Wear a Taxidermy Hat?
The “Ecology of Fashion” exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences explores how the natural world influences — and is used in — the clothing industry.
We Tried This New Celeb-Favorite Wellness Retreat in the Hudson Valley
Beloved by those seeking a mental and physical reset, the Ranch’s first East Coast outpost offers an immersive experience in nature.
Navigator
A Philadelphian’s Guide to the Delmarva Peninsula
From island hopping to pony viewing, here are the best ways to explore our neighbors to the south.
The City’s Newest Hyped Cheesesteak Is Completely Overrated
Our critic visits Uncle Gus’ Steaks in the Reading Terminal Market. It doesn’t go great.
What Will Become of the Wanamaker Organ?
With the Center City Macy’s closing, the fate of the prestigious instrument remains in question.
La Baja Is Chef Dionicio Jiménez’s Best Cooking Yet
Scallops and chorizo meet Thai curry; hibiscus-braised short rib mingles with risotto — the menu at La Baja is a chimera of culinary influences.
Philly’s New Hell’s Kitchen Winner Kyle Timpson Says Pat’s and Geno’s Are Trash
An interview with the North Philly chef, who just won the show.