Red gravy was just the beginning. From the chefs reinventing Italian American cuisine to the restaurants and traditions worth discovering, here’s how to navigate the brave new world of Philly’s Italian food.
Q&A: Kamala Harris Explains How She and Joe Biden Will Address Philly’s Biggest Challenges
In a Philly Mag exclusive, the trailblazing Democratic VP nominee opens up about tackling gun violence and homelessness, her criminal justice record, college debt, and why a vote for Biden is more than a vote against Trump.
Sorry, Marc Vetri, But Philly Isn’t Buying Your COVID Advice
As COVID cases increase, the outspoken chef says we could easily double the capacity at the Linc for Eagles games. The city? Not so much.
Controversial Deer Hunt Returns to Philly This Weekend
Heinz Wildlife Refuge deputy manager Mariana Bergerson explains why the hunt is a good thing.
This Physician Assistant Begins Each Morning Feeding Her Chickens
When Jessica DeLuise isn’t tending to her five chickens or working at AFC Urgent Care, she’s whipping up healthy recipes as The Wellness Kitchenista.
Remembering Jim Quinn, Chronicler of Philadelphia’s Restaurant Renaissance
Critic, poet, language maven, and novelist Jim Quinn, a Northeast native whose career spanned nearly 60 years, died in September at 85. He spent two memorable stints at Philly Mag covering — and in some ways shaping — the city’s food scene.
Flyers Host Andrea Helfrich Got Engaged in a Made-For-TV Proposal at the Four Seasons
The groom-to-be popped the question between playoff rounds.
All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3rd.
Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly
Philly’s New Generation of Unions Is Young, Progressive, and Coming to a Coffee Shop Near You
Last year, a handful of Fishtown cafe workers decided they’d had it with low wages and lousy working conditions and set out to form a union. Now, other service-sector and white-collar workers are following suit. Is this the start of a new labor movement?
The Design Inspiration Behind a Revived 107-Year-Old Hotel Restaurant
Le Cavalier at the Hotel Du Pont respects its architectural past while providing smart upgrades for its future.
Chef Jennifer Zavala on Watermelon Radishes, Uno, and the Best and Worst Things About South Philly
Known for cannabis catering, vegan meatballs and tamales, here she reveals her choices for most underrated restaurants and overrated chef.
Best Thing This Week: Robeson’s Richard Gordon Is the Best Principal in All the Land!
How do you turn a school around? Just ask him.
Ernest Owens Named Philadelphia Magazine’s Newest Editor at Large
Owens, an award-winning journalist and commentator, was most recently the writer at large.
Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.
Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.
In the Jersey Highlands: Original Craftsman in Mt. Arlington
From a founder of the Arts and Crafts movement comes this 116-year-old house that looks good as new.
Philly Mag Announces New Editor Kate Dailey
Dailey, an Oreland native, brings experience at Vox.com, the BBC and Newsweek to the magazine’s top editorial role.
This Philadelphia Guidebook Is Essential Coffee Table Material
Counterintuitively, a pandemic might actually the perfect time to release a guidebook.
Q&A: Everything You Need to Know About Herd Immunity And COVID-19
Experts weigh in on the often misconstrued form of resistance to the spread of infectious disease and explain why it might not be the best way to bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end.
