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Politics: Anne of a Thousand Dreams

Can Anne Dicker replace scandal-haunted Senator Vince Fumo? ANNE DICKER ATTENDED a “house party” a friend in Old City had agreed to throw one recent […]

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The Very Public Self-Destruction of Alycia Lane

The inside story of a meltdown EVEN AFTER THE bikini photos, CBS 3 still thought it could save her. Alycia Lane arrived at World Cafe […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Philadelphia magazine 100 Years

In honor of our centennial, we look back at some of the stories that shaped Philly Mag One of the defining stories of the magazine’s […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Foodstuffs: Southpaw of the Border

"Wild Thing" Mitch Williams pitches a perfect salsa Almost 15 years after he blew the World Series, ex-Phillies pitcher-turned-­oddlybeloved Comcast sports analyst Mitch “Wild Thing” […]

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Sports: Larry in Winter

Ex-Sixers coach Larry Brown is back in town with something new: a life outside of basketball LARRY BROWN IS hard to find on City Line, […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Crime: To Catch a Thief

Between January and October of 1997, a cat-footed burglar scaled the trellises and drainpipes of some tony Main Line homes to plunder their safes and […]

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Pulse: Philadelphicon: The Amoroso Roll

Find out who’s making the rolls that make Philly’s sandwiches world-famous You don’t have to live in Philly to know Amoroso’s: You can now buy […]

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Taste: 2008 Culinary Calendar

From discounted dining days to gourmet food shows, we’ve scouted the area’s tastiest annual events Winter1.5–1.12: Pennsylvania Farm ShowAttention, locavores: the latest in Pennsylvania farming. […]

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The 2008 Philly Mag 50

Our first-ever ranking of the region’s top restaurants The process: We included only food-focused restaurants with table service, taking into account food, atmosphere and service. […]

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Health: Not So Sweet: My 60-Day Detox From Artificial Sweeteners

Day 1: I’m scared, but totally ready to quit I have been a diet soda addict for longer than I can remember. It is my […]

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Taste Reviews: Tapas, Too

Jose Garces follows the success of Amada with more tempting tapas. SALTY AND SWEET. Rich and rustic. Silky and sensual. Aromatic and intense. As I […]

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Health: Workout Regiment

I am one of those people who uses their jeans as an exercise barometer. When my denim starts feeling a little too tight, I know […]

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The New Restaurant Critic for Philly Mag Is…

Not me! Our impeccable sources tell us it’s now official: Joy Manning, formerly of Philadelphia Style, is the new critic. She’s been handling restaurant reviews […]

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And The Winner Is …

The writers’ strike may have deflated the spectacle that was the Golden Globes, but it sure didn’t stop celebs from scoring their beloved pre-award show […]

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Highlight: Free Ticket Alert

You know their sound from Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland recording and those Life Savers commercials, but the South African male a cappella group has since […]