April 2021 Issue
Featured
Halfway Between Philadelphia and the Shore, an Oyster Destination
Growing some of the best-tasting oysters in the country is no easy feat. Neither is turning the Middle of Nowhere, New Jersey, into a foodie destination. Sweet Amalia Oyster Farm’s Lisa Calvo is determined to do both.
The 10 Essential Sound of Philadelphia Songs Everyone Should Know
If you just landed here from outer space or weren’t, you know, born yet when Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff were all the rage, here are the songs you need to listen to first.
An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia
Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.
How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park
The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.
What Is Pandemic Life Doing to Our Kids? Maybe Not What We Think
Times are tough, but our kids are tougher.
Local nonprofit Mighty Writers asked these kids to put down on paper their thoughts about the pandemic. Here’s what they had to say.
Is This the Moment Josh Shapiro Has Been Waiting For?
The attorney general and Montco native has plans to run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2021. Is his style too old-school for this modern age—or is it the only way to get things done in this state?
Metropolis
Mare of Easttown Screenwriter and Chester County Native Brad Ingelsby on Writing for Kate Winslet
The creative mind behind HBO’s new detective show — premiering on April 18th — describes his journey to Hollywood and back again, plus how he got his leading lady hooked on Wawa.
Scout
Meet Buddha Babe, Mount Airy’s New Boutique for Gorgeous Handmade Baby Goods
Owner Tina Dixon Spence takes us inside her process for creating luxurious bibs, blankets, and baby clothes — and pivoting to face masks amid the pandemic.
Living in Media: A Neighborhood Guide
In “Everybody’s Hometown,” the suburban dream has gone back to its future.
How Taking Shockingly Cold Showers Helps Steamroll My Anxiety
Level-up your meditations with Philly’s latest trend: breathing your way through bone-chilling water.
This Frank Furness-Designed Barn Was Transformed Into a Marvelous Modern Farmhouse
Inside the historical renovation — one full of surprises — of a 19th-century Main Line barn.
Navigator
How to use their pools, have dinner in a suite, and see some of the best local art — all without booking an overnight stay.
3 Philly Hotel Designers on Their Favorite Interior Design Trends
From wallpaper vs. wainscoting to how to make your home feel hotel-like, these three in-demand designers share their secrets.
9 Philly Hotels With Over-the-Top Amenities
From the spots with the best entertainment for the kids to the overnight stays that’ll totally spoil your dog.
6 Philly Hotels With Fascinating Backstories
From one that began life as the headquarters for a rye whiskey distillery to one that was the family home of one of the first Philly mayors.
Jazmine Sullivan on Going Vegan, Her Biggest Musical Influences, and Her New Album, Heaux Tales
She started the year by releasing a critically acclaimed album and performing at the Super Bowl. Here, the singer talks her first Grammy nomination and her favorite Philly dinner spot.