South Philadelphia
What the New Vegan Convenience Store Says About South Philly
Like ad hoc microbiologists, food-shopping vegans must squint carefully at labels: Which seemingly plant-based product will contain egg whites or gelatin today? If only there […]
Check out Philly’s First All-Vegan Convenience Store
We keep saying Philly is having a vegan moment. But, at this point, it’s actually more of a movement. Just look at the facts. Vegan […]
Philly Guitarist Mike Tyler Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes Against a Child
It has been a year and a half since we first told you about accusations that Philadelphia guitarist “Colonel” Mike Tyler had raped a child […]
Eat This Now: Finnish Cardamom Buns at Rowhouse Grocery
South Philly has one of the widest varieties of global cuisines of any neighborhood in the city. Within just a few square miles, you can […]
Nifty Fifty’s Burgers, Shakes and Diner Breakfasts Are Headed Back to South Philly
There are currently three outposts of the ’50s-style diner Nifty Fifty’s in the Philly area: Northeast Philly, Folsom, and Turnersville, N.J. South Philly used to have […]
The FBI’s Interest in Kenyatta Johnson Appears to Be Heating Up
On January 30th, the same day that the U.S. Department of Justice announced a sprawling indictment against electricians union head John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty and […]
This South Philly Firefighter Wants to Rename Broad Street to Honor the Eagles
It has been exactly a year since Eagles fans across the region converged on Broad Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a massive parade […]
Essen Bakery Reopens After Flooding, While Fire Closes Angelo’s Pizzeria
A streak of rough luck seems to have hit South Philly restaurants this week. On Tuesday, Essen Bakery owner Tova du Plessis discovered that an overnight leak above […]
Mummer Accused of Playing Jay-Z in Blackface Is, in Fact, Black
On Tuesday, as the Mummers Parade festivities were moving from your television screen to drunken celebrations down on Two Street, a scandal began unfolding involving […]
Philly’s 20 Biggest Winners of 2018
At the end of the year, it is customary for us here at Philly Mag to take stock of the good, the bad, and the […]
Meet the Couple Behind South Philly’s New Hyperlocal Indie Bookstore
It’s a Passyunk love story for the books. Until a few months ago, now-newlyweds Christina Rosso-Schneider and Alexander Schneider could hardly find time to fit one […]
Who Stole Jesus, Mary, and Joseph From This South Philly Nativity Scene?
It’s (almost) a Christmas tragedy: Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph vanished briefly from a South Philly nativity scene this weekend. Police say a man was […]
More Lies and Misdeeds from Anthony Bourdain’s Fake Friend
People are always telling me that I should have my own podcast. If I did, the bewildering saga of South Philly chef Michael DePasquale, who […]
South Philly Chef’s Claims of Anthony Bourdain Partnership Implode
Update: We’ve uncovered more lies in the story of Michael DePasquale. For the latest news, go here. Yesterday started out simply enough, with me interviewing […]
This Is the Best Way to See the Holiday Lights in South Philly
Let’s face it: Trying to sightsee around the holiday season can be, well, a lot. Between the large packs of locals and tourists clogging up […]