Northern Liberties
Where to Eat in Northern Liberties
In recent years, Northern Liberties has become home to a ton of younger Philadelphians who want to have a great time. And that great time […]
What Happens at Mr. Ivy Stays at Mr. Ivy — But We’re Giving You a Sneak Peek Anyway
Upon entering Mr. Ivy, the daring new nightlife concept opening this weekend in Northern Liberties, you are given stickers to cover up your phone’s camera […]
The Best Fall Festivals to Check Out This Season in Philly
School’s back in session, pumpkin spice lattes have the audacity to be sold when it’s 90 degrees out, and fall will soon be upon us. […]
New Yelp “Best Brunches” List Offers More Proof of How Worthless Yelp Is
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
At The Carson, They Put All the Best Things on Top
Back when developers began to build apartment buildings for the middle and upper classes in the 1870s, they wanted a term that would distinguish them […]
On the Market: Contemporary Trinity in Northern Liberties
Cute courtyard trinities can be found in many Philadelphia neighborhoods, including Northern Liberties. They’re most common in Queen Village, it appears, but you can find […]
On the Market: A Modern Architect’s Home in Northern Liberties
There can be no doubt — at least, I have no doubt — that Shimi Zakin is the most creative modern architect practicing in Philadelphia […]
Just Listed: Renovated Extended Trinity in Northern Liberties
I have a general rule governing the properties I choose to feature on this site: No photos of empty rooms. I maintain this rule because […]
Can a Sex Shop Just Open In Your Neighborhood Without Permission?
Northern Liberties has a lot going for it: great restaurants, beautiful houses, cool boutiques. And, well, a Target. One thing Northern Liberties does not currently […]
Pera Brings an Easy Room and Turkish Standards to Northern Liberties
Step into Pera and you can feel your blood pressure drop. It’s the sun through the corner windows, maybe, or the high ceilings and the […]
Just Listed: Extended Trinity in Northern Liberties
And now for something completely different: A trinity with two yards and three separate rooms on its first floor. Where did I spot this strange […]
Neighborhood Tour: Your Guide to Spending a Great Day in Fishtown and Northern Liberties
The pizza at Beddia, the kebabs at Suraya, the jollof platters at Suya Suya … You could fill the page with all the destination-eats in […]
Just Listed: Live/Work Mixed-Use Loft Building in Northern Liberties
Those who know Northern Liberties also know that the neighborhood some call “Philadelphia’s first suburb” has a long and storied industrial history. It was the […]
Nigerian Street Food Meets a Fast-Casual Model at Suya Suya
When you walk into Suya Suya, the place smells like onion and paprika charring on the grill; the guy behind the counter in the black […]
Bonkosi Horn of Freedom Apothecary Runs on Style, Soul, and a Whole Lot of Coffee
Bonkosi Horn, co-founder of NoLibs wellness boutique Freedom Apothecary, is as much an entrepreneur as she is a connector: A visit to her chic shop […]