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Is Fishtown Ready for a $24 Burger?
Howdy, buckaroos! And welcome back to the Foobooz food news round-up. Just a few quick things to get to this week, including a milestone anniversary […]
Living in Northern Liberties: A Neighborhood Guide
From green acres to factories Northern Liberties began as a deal-sweetener offered by William Penn to settlers in his nascent colony: The earliest buyers of […]
Shootings in Philadelphia Have Plummeted to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
10 Bonkers Things That Happened at WrestleMania 40
Well, that was a weekend. WrestleMania came to Philly for the first time in 25 years and it did not disappoint. There were stars, a […]
Just Listed in the Poconos: Contemporary Log House in Lake Ariel
As you no doubt have figured out by now, you can live the luxe life in the Poconos if you buy a fabulous house like […]
The Region’s Best Chick-fil-A Alternative Is Expanding
There are some people out there who stopped patronizing Chick-fil-A long ago, boycotting the company over donations made to anti-LGBTQ groups and past statements made […]
Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV
There are many memorable scenes in Martin Scorsese’s dark but gorgeously filmed 1976 movie Taxi Driver, in which Robert DeNiro plays a New York City […]
An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia
The past few years have produced lots of bad news about Philadelphia, from crime to the economy to our absentee leadership. But we’ve got a […]
12 New Philly Real Estate Projects to Dream On
Any discussion about development in Philadelphia eventually ends up at the elephant in the room: 76 Place, the proposed downtown basketball arena that is, depending […]
Allan Domb Is Upbeat About Philly’s Economy (And You Should Be, Too)
Why am I bullish about Philadelphia’s economy — and Philadelphia’s future overall? The number one reason is simple: Cities never die. Yes, they go through […]
10 Philly Voices That Give Us Hope for the Future of City Politics
Though we all like to laugh at that old Lincoln Steffens quote about Philadelphia being “corrupt and contented,” there’s truth behind its longevity. Philly politics […]
5 Big Reasons to Be Optimistic About Philly’s Food Scene
There’s been a palpable sense of exuberance around Philly’s restaurant scene lately. With all the national accolades and awards, the industry is responding with ambitious […]
Believe It Or Not, Philadelphia Is Getting Cleaner
A few years ago, my wife and I moved into a house in South Philly. It’s a great house, full of light and warmth and […]
The Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Philly This April
It’s April, which means spring festivals, outdoor fun … and the circus! Here’s how to keep the kids busy this month. Franklin Square Take advantage of […]
The Great Philadelphia Earthquake of 2024
This is a developing story about the earthquake felt in Philadelphia and may be updated at any time. It was around 10:23 a.m. when my […]