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March 2024 Issue

Metropolis

Foobooz

The Brewers Building a Better — and Less Toxic — Philly Beer Scene

In 2021, the lauded Tired Hands brewery came under fire after allegations of toxic and discriminatory behavior. The brand is now tarnished, but what has risen in its wake may be even more impressive.

City Life

Ben Kirshner’s Plan to Transform How Pennsylvania Does Business

Pennsylvania is a notoriously tough place to start or run a business. Can the first guy to sell coffee on the internet fix that? The governor sure thinks so.

City Life

Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History

Lots of tears. Some dazzling elegance. And one huge scandal.

City Life

Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

The story of her big break in showbiz evokes Rosemary’s Baby.

Scout

Life & Style

Peek Inside Civil Stock General Store in East Passyunk

“I wanted to create a place that was reminiscent of those old general stores of the 1800s, where people came for essentials but also to connect with neighbors,” says owner Whitney Bennett.

Life & Style

This Kennett Square Hotel Is a Bibliophile’s Dream Come True

The Bookhouse Hotel’s rooms bear whimsical names like “Secret Garden” and “Writer’s Den.”

Property

Living in Ambler: A Neighborhood Guide

This compact borough has moved from an industrial past into a cultured present.

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: Sports

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: Sports!

Property

Property Showdown: A Traditional Colonial vs. A Future-Ready Rowhouse

Neither buyer balked at the selling price.

Life & Style

Spring 2024 Shopping News: Home Decor in the City, Style in the Suburbs

Plus: Wallcoverings by Mothpaper to pretty up your home, and more.

Be Well Philly

Everything You Need to Know About P.S. & Co.’s Summer Wellness Retreats in France

Andrea Kyan, owner of the plant-based, gluten-free restaurant in Rittenhouse, is leading an adventure trek in the Alps followed by a yoga and juice detox in the countryside.

Life & Style

Weekending in Kansas City

You’ll find a lot of soul and verve in “The Heart of America.”