City Life

The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week

Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff


Be Well Philly

I Tried It: Dining With Strangers — And the Joy That Came With It

Foobooz

A Festive Guide to Philly’s Most Charming Tea Rooms

Things to Do

The Best Places to See Holiday Lights Around Philadelphia

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Foobooz

Your Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Being Merry at Philly’s Christmas Village

There’s a lot to enjoy at the 2025 Christmas Village. Here are your must-eats and must-drinks.

Philadelphia Wedding

This Sweet Bucks County Wedding Combined Brazilian and Persian Traditions

Guests received with their escort cards a bem casado, a confection typically given as favors at Brazilian unions.

City Life

Philly Today: Josh Shapiro Puts Kamala Harris on Blast Over “Blatant Lies”

Plus, SEPTA can’t find some wires it desperately needs. And Philly lands on yet another food list.

Life & Style

How Stephen Starr’s Borromini Came to Look So Damn Cool

“I saw a restaurant in Rome that had a similar marquee to Borromini, and it just drew me in. I said to myself, ‘Shit, this sign could be on Walnut Street.’”

Life & Style

Ardmore Is Buzzing Right Now. Here’s Where to Shop, Eat, and Play

Discover new shops and restaurants — plus classic spots — on Lancaster Avenue.

City Life

Philly’s Top Cop Talks Plummeting Homicides, Horrible Drivers, and ICE Raids

We check in with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, two years into his challenging job.


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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future

All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 


Foobooz

A Day in the Life of the Busiest Woman in Philly’s Food Industry

Meetings, events, and plenty of bread: Here’s how Ellen Yin gets things done.

City Life

Philly Today: Quinta Brunson Wants to Send Your Kids on Free Field Trips

Plus, the arrival of Waymo’s self-driving cars and 19-degree temps.

Be Well Philly

The Ultimate Guide to Ice Skating in and Around Philadelphia

Ice skating season is here, and we’ve got you covered on the best rinks in the area.

Foobooz

Emmett Just Landed on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants List. Here’s What it Says About Philly

The selection cements Philly’s reputation as the capital of approachable, casual, unpretentious dining.

The Philadelphia Citizen

The Baby Gear Revolution Launched in Philly

Baby Gear Group was named a Time magazine invention of the year.

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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


Foobooz

Philly Is the Top Dining Destination in America Because of … Cheesesteaks?

Plus: Omakase takeout, a new chocolate-centric venue, and Manong, the new steakhouse by Chance Anies, announces an opening date.

Things to Do

The Best Holiday Performances This Season in Philly

From Scrooge to the Sugar Plum Fairy, plan for a season of can’t-miss stage shows.

Life & Style

What We’re Loving Right Now: Jewelry Inspired by the Barnes’s Rousseau Exhibit

“A Painter’s Secrets” focuses on new findings in Henri Rousseau’s work.

City Life

Philly Today: Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery in Philadelphia

Plus, Krasner cries poor, Annie McCormick bids farewell, and an Eagles house is egged after lousy loss.

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