Philadelphia Magazine

May 2026 Issue

Metropolis

City Life

America’s Greatest Black-Owned Bookstore Community Is Right Here in Philly

More than places to buy books, these neighborhood institutions serve as classrooms, gathering spaces, and engines of change.

City Life

The Great Philly Mag Semiquincentennial Quiz: Part 4

Test your Philly history knowledge. This month: the American Revolution!

City Life

From Rocky to Rizzo: Monument Expert Paul Farber Talks Statues and Public Spaces

The founder of Monument Lab just opened a new exhibit at the Art Museum that explores the concept of public commemoration.

Scout

Life & Style

Scents Appeal: Perfumology Has a New Limited-Edition Candle Collection

Nir Guy, co-owner of the Old City fragrance boutique, drew inspiration from his life to develop the profiles.

Life & Style

Moody Hues Define These 3 Philly Kitchens

Bold cabinet colors and materials with age and character amp up the drama.

Life & Style

Get Your Hands on Hathaway Hutton’s Clutches Made From Vintage Canvas Totes

Founder Jen Risk is also repurposing vintage workwear into sweet but sturdy jackets.

Life & Style

An Ardmore Home’s Dreamy Second-Floor Renovation

Just wait till you see the closet.

Life & Style

How to Spend the Perfect Summer Day in West Chester

Here’s where to shop, eat, and stroll.

Be Well Philly

5 Truths About Gut Health That May Surprise You

Your gut impacts your immune system, hormones, and overall well-being more than you might realize. Ashley Furlong, a local certified integrative health practitioner, explains why.

Life & Style

Calder Gardens’ Exec Juana Berrío on Her Fave Philly Things — and Bad Bunny

The senior director of programs spends her days shaping the artistic identity of Calder Gardens. Here’s what she enjoys when she’s not on the job.

Life & Style

Getaway: An Art Lover’s Escape in Bentonville, Arkansas

This Ozark gem — and the birthplace of Walmart — is America’s most unexpected weekend getaway.