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Restaurants

From Garlic Toffee to Caprese Salad, Franklin Fountain Debuts Wild New Flavors

I’m not sure what you spent your winter doing, but over at The Franklin Fountain, chef Franny Zehmer and lead ice cream maker Ryan Feldman […]

City Life

Ministry of Awe Founder Talks Murals, Philly Grit, and Being an Artist in 2026 America

The founder of Ministry of Awe — Old City’s wild new six-story immersive arts space — talks L&I, ICE, and her surprisingly gross contribution to […]

Things to Do

Here’s Our Official Review of Philly’s Brand-New Ministry of Awe

Listen to the audio edition here: “Located in an abandoned historical bank, this place has everything: murals, forgery, a disassociating ballerina, secret passages, your own […]

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Life & Style

Sick of Bland Home Decor? Pick Up Pieces With Personality at This New Old City Gallery

Who wants bland and beige when you can have color and pop? We’re definitely team color and pop. And we’re always on the lookout for […]

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Neoclassical Condo in Old City

Every so often, a listing comes along that leaves me speechless. (No, seriously. I know some of you find that impossible to imagine.) This Old […]

Restaurants

Old City Gets Bold New Flavors With BlackHen

Old City needed a late-night fried chicken joint. A brunch spot. A BYOB. A place to get mac and cheese, hand pies, deviled eggs, and […]

Life & Style

A Full-Gut Renovation Brings New Life to the Society Hill Hotel

Mike Cangi and Brian Linton wasted no time in beginning work on Society Hill Hotel after purchasing it in May 2023. “We had about 12 […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat in Old City, From Must-Try Restaurants to Everyday Eateries

Old City Philadelphia contains multitudes. It’s the public face of our city, a central downtown neighborhood, a tourist destination, a Friday night horror show of […]

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Property

Just (About) Listed: Renovated Trinity-ish House in Old City

Truth to tell, this renovated Old City trinity-ish house for sale isn’t really a trinity. For starters, its front wing has four floors, and it […]

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Property

On the Market: Renovated Condo Double Bill in Old City

Had Philadelphia not lost the title of the nation’s financial capital to New York, business reporters might have used “Chestnut Street” the way they do […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat Near Philly’s Classic Tourist Destinations

No matter how confused we may feel when we see people standing in line for the Liberty Bell in 88-degree heat (presumably because they watched […]

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City Life

Philly’s Exciting I-95 Capping Project Is Finally Underway

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 […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Why Old City Is Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Wedding

Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about tonight’s Old City Wedding Stroll? It was yet another indication that the historic neighborhood has […]

Restaurants

A Southern Spot Serving Po’boys and Nigerian Hot Chicken Opens This Week

Felicia Wilson is a first-time restaurateur who saw the tough two years the restaurant industry has gone through and thought to herself, seems like a […]

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Restaurants

Positano Coast (Finally) Gets its Makeover

Once upon a time, owner Aldo Lamberti and his family had an idea to redesign their enormous, immersive Old City Italian restaurant, Positano Coast. Originally, […]