October 2023 Issue
Featured
6 Home Design Trends That Are Here to Stay
Of-the-moment home design looks that’ll stand the test of time.
Rich Lazer Would Like You to Love the PPA
For decades, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has been beset by scandal and the most pitiful of public perceptions. The agency’s new director has other ideas.
Will Wind Power Save the Shore, or Ruin It Forever?
The biggest battle at the Shore these days isn’t over unruly teens, but over a wind-power project that’s pitting green-energy supporters against folks who think the only thing turbines will do is spoil a perfectly good beach.
Metropolis
Pat’s Steaks Owner Has Some Choice Words for His Haters
Plus, great stories about Michelle Obama, alleged contract killings, and Van Halen.
When Did Halloween Become an Endurance Test?
One by one, holidays have morphed from single-day celebrations into weeks-long marathons.
What the Hell Is Happening With the Mütter Museum?
As debate over the ethics of displaying human remains rages, people are wondering if Philadelphia’s iconic medical history museum can survive — or if it even should.
Scout
This West Chester Wine-Tasting Company Brings a Sommelier to You
It’s like online dating for wine, says lead sommelier Elyse Lovenworth.
Peek Inside Mount Airy Candle Co.’s New Studio
Owner Marques Davis shares the details on his expanded space and his latest candle fragrances.
How a Stay in a Philly Tiny Home Helped Me Appreciate Small Joys
The Tiny House of Happiness on Germantown’s Farm at Awbury Arboretum changed the way I think about life.
Inside Queen Village’s Chic, Colorful Yowie Hotel
Shannon Maldonado’s South Street hotel is a whimsical wonderland.
Living in Chestnut Hill: A Neighborhood Guide
Between the Wissahickon and “The Ave,” you’ll want for nothing in this neighborhood at the top of the city.
Navigator
Philly Books We Love: Jenny Laden’s This Terrible True Thing
A new visual novel set in the Philly area turns the author’s own tragedy into a tale of redemption.
Picture-Perfect Train Trips to Take From Philly This Fall
Climb aboard journeys perfect for leaf-peeping — and much more.
Philly Hip-Hop Legend Schoolly D Has a Message for Wannabe Rappers
Plus, he weighs in on cheesesteak battles and the desserts at Fork.
Joseph’s Pizza Parlor Is a Northeast Philly Comeback Story
A neighborhood classic is brought back to its former glory through specialty pizzas, overstuffed cheesesteaks, and the “StromZONE.”
The Strip-Mall Restaurant Serving Some of the Best Nepali Food in the Region
Mount Masala’s sizzling momo, beef masala and creamy korma will drive anyone to Voorhees.