Philadelphia magazine long reads
City Life

Philly Mag’s Favorite Long Reads of 2025

Beef bandits, billboard wars, an epic high school prom, and profiles of the biggest names in Philly — it’s our roundup of our favorite stories of 2025.


Things to Do

What’s Open on Christmas Day in Philly?

City Life

Youth Sports in Philadelphia Are Uneven — and the Gaps Are Growing

Be Well Philly

4 Philly Stretch Centers to Help You Loosen Up

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

Latest Stories

Be Well Philly

Join Us for Pilates Classes in January

Start the new year strong with mat and reformer Pilates sessions led by Zha Dadson.

Things to Do

102 Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend

Disney on Ice, Cirque Dreams, last chance for holiday lights, and the HiJinx Festival.

Be Well Philly

Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health: Commanding Compassion

The two-time Super Bowl champ reflects on the meaningful work the Eagles’ latest opponent tackled this fall

City Life

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

Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff

Foobooz

Can This New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?

University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger.

City Life

How Philly Fell for Krampus — and a Darker Kind of Christmas

Philly’s holiday season is trading forced cheer for folklore, horns, and a little rebellion.


FEATURED STORIES

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

What to Expect From Greg Vernick’s New Restaurant

Plus, why he decided to set up shop in Kensington.

Foobooz

Want to Know What to Get at Palizzi Social Club? We Asked Philly’s Best Chefs

The city’s top hospitality pros dish on their go-to orders at South Philly’s most exclusive social club.

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Philadelphia Wedding

13 Philly Spots for Holiday-Cheer-Filled Engagement Photos

Now all we need is some mistletoe.

Life & Style

Your Last-Minute Guide to Picking up a Host Gift in Philly for That Holiday Party Tonight

Our go-to Philly shops for when you were just invited to a party — or you dropped the ball and forgot, and now the party is tonight.

Foobooz

Philly Fromage Expert Emilia D’Albero Explains How to Live Your Best Cheese Life

Plus, the gold medalist cheesemonger admits to loving Cheetos like the rest of us.

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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

Everything You Need to Know About Pine Street Grill’s Surprise Opening

Expect upscale smashburgers, late-night beer specials, and plenty of room for walk-ins. Plus, where to dine out for Hanukkah and the new coffee and wine bar opening at the Navy Yard.

Philadelphia Wedding

Just a Picture-Perfect Addison Street Proposal

A fake work dinner was the decoy.

Be Well Philly

That Awful Sore Throat Everyone’s Talking About? Here’s the Deal

A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.

Things to Do

Winter Break Master Plan: Everything to Do With Kids in Philly

From holiday happenings to day-off camps, there is so much to do in the city when school is out!

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