Philadelphia magazine long reads
City Life

Philly Mag’s Favorite Long Reads of 2025

Beef bandits, billboard wars, an epic high school prom, and profiles of the biggest names in Philly — it’s our roundup of our favorite stories of 2025.


Things to Do

What’s Open on Christmas Day in Philly?

City Life

Youth Sports in Philadelphia Are Uneven — and the Gaps Are Growing

Be Well Philly

4 Philly Stretch Centers to Help You Loosen Up

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

Latest Stories

City Life

WATCH: Heroic SEPTA Bus Driver Jumps Out of Vehicle to Chase Down Thief

Police say he stopped the suspect.

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Business

Philly-Grown Company Is the First to Test Its Zika Vaccine In Humans

The CEO explains how in this interview.

City Life

LGBTQ&A: Cory Wade

The activist and celeb updates us on life after America’s Next Top Model.

City Life

Simmons Was the Right Pick, But the Sixers Will Still Have a Losing Year

Missanelli: Why? Because Bryan Colangelo didn’t land any point guards.

The Scene

Franklin Square Gala

On May 26, Parx Casino joined Historic Philadelphia Inc. in presenting the 7th annual “An Evening in Franklin Square” to benefit efforts to sustain the celebrated park.

Be Well Philly

A 30-Minute Workout That Runners Will Appreciate

This quickie zones in on your glutes and hips.


FEATURED STORIES

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future

All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 


Foobooz

Audrey Claire Turns Twenty

The BYOB will celebrate with a prix fixe menu.

Philadelphia Wedding

What’s Your Bridal Style?

This quiz will help define your aesthetic.

Foobooz

The Rosé Report

Summertime means it is time for pink wine. Check out these upcoming events.

Be Well Philly

We Tried Starbucks’ Secret Purple Drink

The real question: Is it worth trading in your usual afternoon caffeine fix for?

Property

A Modern Queen Village Home With a Classical Accent

This time, Classical design stands out against a Modernist background.

Read More

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


Be Well Philly

Meet Jackie, This Week’s Adoptable Running Dog

She’ll bike with you, too! (Well, run alongside your bike, that is.)

Foobooz

Chef Shuffle: Maddock, Forneas, Ritter

Three chefs are making some changes.

Philadelphia Wedding

Come See Essie’s New Bridal Collection

Peep the six wedding-perfect colors.

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City Life

25-Year-Old Police Officer Shot in Delco

A suspect has been arrested.

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