Center City
What Will Become of Philly’s Vacant Office Space?
Dropped by your office lately? I haven’t. This magazine gave up its offices on Washington Square in January of this year. And Philly Mag may […]
Where to Eat in Center City: The Ultimate Guide
Center City means different things to different people. For first-time visitors, it’s the neighborhood nestled between Rittenhouse and Old City. You know, the one with […]
The First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Philadelphia
Creating a restaurant to-do list for a first-time visitor is somewhat of a fool’s errand, since Philly is teeming with great versions of pretty much […]
What to Make of Philly’s Week of Mayhem?
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]
12 Philly Coffee Shops Where You Can Pretend You Have an Office
Sometimes you need to get out of your home for a couple of hours in order to be productive. Whether you’re running from your roommate […]
What Will Happen to Center City if There’s Nowhere to Park?
In July, the 76ers unveiled a proposal to construct a new arena in Center City, adjacent to Chinatown. Public reaction was mixed and raised a […]
With Newest Luxury Project Arthaus, Carl Dranoff Bets on Wellness Real Estate
I can tell something is bothering Carl Dranoff. The developer is alternately tapping and rubbing his left thumb with his right as he sits on […]
A Purple Royalty-Themed Engagement-Photo Session at Philly Landmarks
We’ve said it countless times, and we’ll say it again: Philly has no shortage of beautiful places to snap wedding photos — from engagement portraits […]
Where to Eat Halal in Philly
Philadelphia is an underrated destination for halal food, the method by which meat is prepared for permissible consumption in the Muslim community. Just like NYC, […]
Glossier to Bring Its ‘No-Makeup Makeup’ to Rittenhouse Row
You heard it here first — beauty brand Glossier will be opening a permanent store in Rittenhouse this fall. The Insta-famous makeup and skincare brand, […]
Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?
If you ever find yourself awake at three o’clock in the morning and would like some company as you fret about whatever it is you’re […]
5 Spots for Center City Sips, Even If You Kind of Hate Center City Sips
After two years off, Center City Sips — also known as the event that turns the city into “one giant frat basement” in the summertime […]
A First Look at the Nearly Finished Arthaus
Of all the places I’ve lived over these 63 years, the one I remember most fondly is an apartment I lived in over a store […]
Here’s What Happened When I Turned the Tables on a Street Harasser
It was a Friday morning in Center City that was off to a good start. Then things got tense. I had wrapped up a monthly […]
ICYMI, Philly Police Made Sure to Defend the Free Speech of White Supremacists
On the night before your July 4th cookout, nearly 200 masked white supremacists armed with shields, flags and banners flocked to Center City to throw […]