Q&A
This Philly Author Says Everything We Think We Know About Resilience Is Wrong
For the past three years, the word “resilience” has cropped up countless times in conversations, books, TV ads and on social media. It’s been used […]
Nhan Vo and Andrew Dinh Vo on bún bò Huế and the Future of Cafe Nhan
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic food and beverage scene. For the complete archives, go here. […]
Q&A: Michael Schulson on $5,000 Dinners and 95-Cent Pizza Slices
My full name is … Michael Jeffrey Schulson. Everybody in my family has a “J” name — my father, my brother, my boys. I grew […]
This Self-Taught Metalsmith Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Successful Jewelry Line
Huntingdon Valley native Rachael Compton is a self-taught metalsmith with a knack for contemporary, minimal designs, which she crafts via her jewelry line, By Ren. […]
Using an At-Home LED Face Mask? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve scrolled Instagram or TikTok recently, you’ve likely stumbled upon at least one person wearing a color-emitting face mask. No, they aren’t prepping their […]
Q&A: South Philly’s Pulitzer-Winning Playwright James Ijames on His Big Broadway Debut
Playwright James Ijames, who’s lived in Philly since 2003, pulled off quite a feat last year: He won the Pulitzer for Fat Ham, a play […]
Double Trellis’s Chef Marcu on Feeding Food-Insecure Philadelphians
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. Marcu James […]
Q&A: Patti LaBelle Talks Doja Cat, Her Shih Tzu and Living on the Main Line
On March 11th, the larger-than-life icon Patti LaBelle brings her new show to Caesars Atlantic City before appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s That’s My Jam a […]
Your Burning Dental Questions Answered
Ever wonder how dentists care for their own pearly whites? Or why they can’t stop talking to you when your mouth is full of cotton […]
Q&A: Preston & Steve’s Marisa Magnatta Talks Wawa Menu Hacks and Tina Fey
My full name is … Marisa Kanra Angelina Magnatta. Kanra is my mom’s first name, and Angelina is my confirmation name. I grew up … […]
Ernest Owens on His New Book, The Case for Cancel Culture
Philly Mag editor at large Ernest Owens has been busy. In between recording his podcast and his duties here, he’s also launching his first book. […]
Lauren Biederman on Her Lox-Slicing Pet Peeves and the Power of Noodle Kugel
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. Biederman’s Specialty […]
An Inclusive, Sustainable Bridal Salon Is Now Open at the Bok Building
Philly soon-to-be-weds now have a new option for wedding attire with Kinfolk Bride, which quietly opened at the Bok Building in South Philly in January. […]
Grant Blvd’s Kimberly McGlonn on Blk Ivy, Her New “Shoppable Museum”
With progressive new projects focusing on the politics of fashion, Grant Blvd’s Kimberly McGlonn is redefining style in West Philly and beyond. And here, she […]
Omar Tate Has Seen Enough of Your Butter Boards on TikTok
My full name is … Omar Aquill Tate. My mom got Omar from some book, but I’m not sure which one. It’s an Arabic name. […]