Philadelphia Magazine
Philadelphia Magazine is a monthly publication renowned for its coverage of local and regional politics, dining, entertainment, and special events, including signature features like “The Best of Philly” Awards and “Top Doctors.”
Explore our archive of nearly 50 Philadelphia stories from Philadelphia Magazine below:
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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture,…
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West Philly Native Sheila Bridges Debuts Affordable Philadelphia-Themed Collection for America’s 250th Birthday
Sheila Bridges has spent three decades making Harlem look good. Now she’s turning her eye and her nostalgia back to Philadelphia. The West Philadelphia–born, Harlem-based…
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The Iconic Bars That Built Montgomery County’s Social Scene
Restaurants come and go. Trends cycle through. But a handful of bars in Montgomery County have been holding down the same corners for decades, and…
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Former Sixers President and Lansdowne Native Pat Croce Takes on Everest While Battling Rare Blood Cancer
Pat Croce, the 71-year-old former Sixers president, entrepreneur, and spiritual seeker, faced one of his hardest challenges yet: taking chemotherapy pills while trekking Mount Everest. Once…
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has developed arguably the best résumé…
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Mussels Have Potential to Transform Philadelphia’s Waterways Permanently
A first-of-its-kind project by the Philadelphia Water Department is working on reintroducing native freshwater mussels into Philadelphia’s waterways to help improve water quality, writes Cari…
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Mount Airy Ceramist’s Porcelain Vases Are the Secret to Effortless Flower Arranging
Mount Airy ceramist Sullivan Owen has turned a frustration familiar to many flower lovers into a thriving new craft, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine.…
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Lindsey Scannapieco Successfully Transformed the Bok Building, She’s Now Eyeing Broad Street
Within two years of acquiring the Bok Building in 2015, developer Lindsey Scannapieco had a moment when she overheard a group of people raving about…
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These Eateries Make Some of Best Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia boasts countless restaurants, bars, and pubs serving excellent burgers, from classic bar-style offerings to sophisticated creations prepared by the city’s top chefs, write Jason…
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Meet the Philly Chess Master Who is Now a Jeopardy! Champion
Rittenhouse Square resident and local chess master Greg Shahade is also now a Jeopardy! champion after ending the 31-game win streak of Jamie Ding, writes…
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From Detroit-Style to Neapolitan: Philadelphia’s Best Pizza Spots, According to Philly Mag
Philadelphia has a long history when it comes to pizza, allowing the city to stand proudly as one of the best pizza cities in America,…
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From Doylestown to the World Stage: How Family, Friction, and a Doylestown Upbringing Shaped Pink
Doylestown native Pink is back in the headlines for a move that reflects who she is. She relocated her family to New York City so…
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From Pupusas to Peking Duck: 8 Dishes You Have to Try at Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market is known for its onslaught of food options at its several dozen eateries, and some of the market’s most delicious dishes are…
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She Starts Every Morning Caring for Her Mom. Then She Goes Off to Run Philly’s Most Ambitious Restaurant Group
As founder of the High Street Hospitality Group, Ellen Yin is one of the busiest women in Philadelphia’s food industry, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia…
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These Immigrant Chefs Are Reimagining Philly’s Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are undeniably a Philadelphia icon, but some local chefs are stepping outside the traditional mold, creatively reimagining this beloved staple, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
Kevin Kelley, the attorney-turned-restaurateur, is preparing to bring his growing chain of restaurants to Philadelphia when Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opens, writes Jason…
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From Pandemic Cookies to Farmers’ Market Lines: Saif Manna’s Journey to Opening Manna Bakery
Despite having no formal training, Saif Manna of Manna Bakery is currently considered one of the most promising emerging bakers in Philadelphia, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber…
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Laurent Tourondel Opens Terra Grill Steakhouse in Northern Liberties
Culinary icon Laurent Tourondel has expanded on the success of Scusi Pizza by opening Terra Grill, a new steakhouse in Northern Liberties right next door,…
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