April 2018 Issue
Featured
How Mount Airy’s Malcolm Nance Became a Hero of the Resistance
The former Navy covert-ops man is the cable news talking head everyone turns to for the truth.
Sing, Bake, Slay, Repeat: How Patti LaBelle Conquered the World. Again.
The Godmother of Soul has parlayed a talent for cooking into a multimillion-dollar empire.
11 Tips for Going to Market, Whether You’re Buying or Selling
Local real estate experts weigh in.
Find Your Philly Dream House. (At Last!)
Everything you need to know about Philly real estate right now.
Fact-Checking Philly History Tours: Truths, Half-Truths and Truthiness
Ten years after the city tried to crack down on guides, you still can’t believe everything you hear.
Inside the Utterly Fascinating Baseball Mind of Gabe Kapler
The Phillies’ skipper is unlike any manager this town has ever seen. That’s a good thing — right?
Fitler Club: The Union League of New Philadelphia
Can the staid old world of private clubs be disrupted?
Metropolis
You Can Own Dodo Hamilton’s Treasures
Among the items that will be auctioned in April are a Cezanne and a jaw-dropping diamond ring.
Five Philly Musicians Who Should Have Beaten Bon Jovi to the Hall of Fame
With yet another Jersey act getting the nod this week, we highlight some overlooked Philadelphians.
Helen Gym on Championing Philly Public Schools and What’s Next
The public-education advocate dishes on the city’s shift to a locally controlled school board.
Has the Manayunk Bike Race Hit Its Final Wall?
The annual event is on the skids after 33 years. Will someone — anyone — rescue it?
Scout
Could Philly’s Skyline Have Timber in Its Future?
Wooden beams as strong as steel are making new kinds of buildings possible.
Seven Vibrant Ways to Elevate Your Spring Style
Brighten up your wardrobe with artsy patterns and bold hues.
Habitat: A New Approach on the Main Line
A traditional Bryn Mawr colonial gets a pared-down glam redesign.
Why My Open Office Feels … Walled Off
Raise your hand if you work in an open office. Everyone, yes? Now tell me where you put your stuff.
Connoisseur: Edmondo Blando’s Favorite Things
A peek into the life of the Rittenhouse salon owner.
Navigator
Where There’s Smoke: Mike’s BBQ Reviewed
In a town that doesn’t take BBQ seriously, Mike Strauss does.
Twenty Years Later: Vetri Cucina Reviewed
Marc Vetri redefined the boundaries of fine dining and Italian cuisine in Philadelphia. But as his namesake restaurant marks two decades, does it still deliver?