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How intising is  David Stout’s recount of Philly’s most infamous unsolved mystery?

Boy in the Box: The Unsolved Case of America’s Unknown ChildBy David Stout (Lyons Press; $16.95) In his fifth book, New York Times reporter Stout […]

A Germantown couple now turning the bedtime wishes of the country’s toniest tykes into reality.

Four years ago, JoAnn Means had a vision, and it was of her three-year-old daughter’s bedroom. She turned to her husband Johnny, a self-taught carpenter, […]

Four decades ago, I started my career behind the microphone, and I’ve had a helluva ride.

THE WELLINGTON BUILDING stands at the corner of 19th and Walnut streets, overlooking Rittenhouse Square. The place is staid, stuffy. Heavyweight lawyers, and women who […]

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In honor of our centennial, we look back at some of the stories that shaped Philly Mag

One of the most notable stories of the 1990s was Andrew Corsello’s Murky Waters (June 1995), about the mysterious drowning of four West Philly boys […]

He could be as hyped as Stephen Starr, but Steve Cook is too busy to care about that 

On Friday afternoons in early 2007, Steve Cook would head across town from Society Hill to West Philly to catch up with Michael Solomonov, his […]

Why the Acadaemy of Music’s gaslights are eternal

Seeking to evoke the grandeur of a 19th-century opera house for 1993’s The Age of Innocence, Martin Scorsese filmed at the Academy of Music. Hardly […]

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.

Vernon Hill and Jack Bogle had never met — until we got them together.

Philly Mag: As we’re sitting here, the stock market recently closed one of its worst weeks in history. What do you make of it? Bogle: Can […]

Who decides what a kid should spend money on? 

I’M IN THE kitchen, making a fruit salad, when my son Jake appears. His cheeks are flushed, his eyes are bright, and his voice is […]

At this very moment, 650,000 Philadelphians are going solo. This month, we tell their stories.

The Bachelorettes Torrie Williams, 24Occupation: Associate producer, FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia. Cats or dogs: Dogs. I have a Pomeranian named Dolce. She is definitely a […]

Food critic Joy Manning finds out that the sausage at Pub & Kitchen is within reach at Reading Terminal Market.

While some restaurants, like Osteria, make phenomenal sausage in-house, other places know when to call in the experts. Pub & Kitchen brings in sausage from […]

Sport your political pride, a fabulous blow-out, and donate to Project H.O.M.E.

Sport your political pride — and a timeless message — with this gold-plated ring ($110) designed by Haddon Township-born artist Renée Kopec and inspired by […]

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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.

Thought Obama faced long odds? Try winning a U.S. Senate seat from South Jersey

In the lead-up to this month’s U.S. Senate race in New Jersey — in case you’ve missed it, Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg is running against […]

The latest dish on Main Line high society

Bonjour, dumplings! Did you miss me last month? My new makeover (don’t I look gorg?) has me feeling very Parisian. Hopefully the aura will remain […]

Finally, a place to register for weddings and replace broken toasters without schlepping to the ’burbs.

When Macy’s took over the Wanamaker building in 2006, Center City dwellers were overjoyed. Finally, a place to register for weddings, buy new sheets and […]

The right accessories and layering pieces to take a ruffled blouse from demure to dazzling.

SAUCYTea and Honey ruffled blouse, $130, Sass & Bide She’s So Fine denim vest, $190, Kova & T Oxy nylon leggings, $125, Chandra Wade suede […]

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