May 2023 Issue
Featured
Alexandra Holt’s Insurgent Experiment in Fine Dining
Roxanne is a middle finger to a sexist, exploitative industry, and to the idea that fine dining must be serious to matter.
How Do We Fix a Health-Care System on the Verge of Crisis?
We address some of the biggest challenges in our health-care system and talk to local pros with ideas on how to make things better.
Physician Burnout: The Open Secret We Need to Confront
More and more doctors are exhausted, and it’s making us all unwell.
Are We Ready to Care for Our Aging Population?
There’s a seismic shift of Americans going into retirement by 2030. They’ll need more medical care as they age — and the resources to pay for it.
Where Have All the Nurses Gone?
Stress, exhaustion, strikes, turnover — the nursing field has been through the wringer. Something needs to change.
How America’s Adderall Shortage Reflects a Long-Broken System
A shortage of drugs to treat ADHD has turned tracking medication down into a full-time job.
An Oral History of the 76ers’ Epic 1983 Championship
The behind-the-scenes story of one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.
Metropolis
Philly’s Biotech Scene Needs More Local Money — Now
Some observers worry that a recent rush of outside investment could mean our big discoveries won’t stay here.
From AI to Crypto, When Did Everything Get So … Fake?
What’s with the current fetish for things that aren’t what they pretend to be?
Scout
A Peek Inside the Renovated Penn Boathouse
Penn’s newly rechristened rowing facility is a beacon on Boathouse Row.
6 Philly-Area Facials That Will Luxe Up Your Skincare Routine
Enter your “Rich Mom” era with these indulgent treatments.
Living in Germantown: A Neighborhood Guide
The city’s second-most-historic neighborhood offers something for just about everyone.
Navigator
Philly’s 25 Best Summer (and Not-Quite-Summer) Concerts This Year
From Taylor Swift and Beyonce to Peter Gabriel and Aerosmith.
Pennsylvania’s New Speaker of the House Talks the Bible, Beyoncé, and the Big Lie
An interview with Joanna McClinton, the first woman to hold that office.
Confidence and French Classics at De La Terre
The Downingtown BYOB replaces tweezer-food fuss with a remarkable sense of itself.
Pollo a la Brasa and More Peruvian Delights on South Street
At Brazas, chef-owner Juan Placencia is showcasing the street foods and party foods of Peru.