October 2023 Issue
Metropolis
When Did Halloween Become an Endurance Test?
One by one, holidays have morphed from single-day celebrations into weeks-long marathons.
What the Hell Is Happening With the Mütter Museum?
As debate over the ethics of displaying human remains rages, people are wondering if Philadelphia’s iconic medical history museum can survive — or if it even should.
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How a Stay in a Philly Tiny Home Helped Me Appreciate Small Joys
The Tiny House of Happiness on Germantown’s Farm at Awbury Arboretum changed the way I think about life.
Inside Queen Village’s Chic, Colorful Yowie Hotel
Shannon Maldonado’s South Street hotel is a whimsical wonderland.
Living in Chestnut Hill: A Neighborhood Guide
Between the Wissahickon and “The Ave,” you’ll want for nothing in this neighborhood at the top of the city.
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Joseph’s Pizza Parlor Is a Northeast Philly Comeback Story
A neighborhood classic is brought back to its former glory through specialty pizzas, overstuffed cheesesteaks, and the “StromZONE.”
The Strip-Mall Restaurant Serving Some of the Best Nepali Food in the Region
Mount Masala’s sizzling momo, beef masala and creamy korma will drive anyone to Voorhees.