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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

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Memphis Taproom’s recipe for beer-battered pickles.

The city’s brewheds might be flocking to Port Richmond’s Memphis Taproom for the bar’s menu of 50-plus craft beers, but it’s chef Jesse Kimball’s beer-battered, […]

Phillymag.com theater critic M.B. Case returns from a hiatus with a look at the sophomore effort of Mauckingbird Theatre Company

Phillymag.com theater critic M.B. Case returns from a hiatus (which took her either to Borneo or to too many afternoons lingering over Bellinis at Rouge, […]

It’s a stylish person’s job never to be satisfied with how things come.

It’s a stylish person’s job never to be satisfied with how things come. All jeans must be original re-hemmed to precise lengths. All handbags must […]

Segura Viudas’ light pink wine pairs perfectly with summer food.

Slowly but surely, pink wines seem to be shedding their bad reputation. Most wine lists have at least one well-chosen rosé these days. The best […]

Philadelphia Magazine‘s picks for the 2008 Barrymore’s

Last night, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Broad Street, the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia announced their nominations for the Barrymore Awards (the Tonys […]

Philadelphia restaurants serving up house-smoked delicacies.

Smoking may be banned in the dining rooms of Philadelphia’s food establishments, but it isn’t, thankfully, verboten in its kitchens, where chefs are getting creative […]


Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.


So it looks like with Steve & Barry’s potentially closing, Sarah Jessica Parker’s Bitten line, has officially become a collector’s item.

So it looks like with Steve & Barry’s potentially closing, Sarah Jessica Parker’s Bitten line, which the $8.98-or-less retailer carries exclusively, has officially become a […]

60-Second Critic: Murder-Oke! And Other Spooky Cape May Tales

Murder-Oke! And Other Spooky Cape May TalesBy Terry O’BrienExit Zero Publishing, $12.95 Shoobies, take note: Even cheery beach towns may have their dark corners. In […]

Carmel Valley — south of the Bay Area in Monterey County, CA — may sound more like tourist haven than wine country, but the region is home to Bernardus Winery.

Carmel Valley — south of the Bay Area in Monterey County, California — may sound more like a tourist haven than wine country, but the […]

The saddest thing ever? My very dear friend’s wedding shower is this weekend. No, no, no, I’m not a bad maid of honor — but I will be out of town, and therefore absent at the sale the city waits for all year (seriously).

The saddest thing ever? My very dear friend’s wedding shower is this weekend. No, no, no, I’m not a bad maid of honor — but […]

Ticket Alert: Lots of Weed & Hooters

Just announced at the Borgata: Break out the stash! Loveable ’70s weedheads Cheech & Chong will do their thing on December 13th. Keep in mind […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.


The mosquitoes at Tyler State Park could be carrying something more than a nasty bite

Aside from my daily online duties, I work at the boathouse in Tyler State Park on weekends, renting canoes, sitting in the sun — and […]

From Center City to the Shore, our 20 favorite places to dine alfresco Plus: The newest spots for cocktails

On the BalconyNineteenPark Hyatt at the Bellevue, 200 South Broad Street, 19th floor, 215-893-1234, parkphiladelphia.hyatt.com There’s a Spider-Man feel to sitting on the narrow balconies […]

Treatment Guide: Hip Replacement

Forty years ago, hip joint replacement surgery was a radical new procedure. Today some 300,000 hips are replaced annually. New techniques, technologies and materials mean […]

Madigan’s photograms are created with paper, Plexiglas, the sun, a computer, the scanning of actual leaves, flowers and plants, and no camera.

The fall issue of Philadelphia Home will be hitting newsstands soon, and one of its running themes is buying fine art for your walls. (Sure […]

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