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PPA Screwup Means Canceled Parking Tickets and Refunds
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters (or […]
Philly’s Only Kansas City Chiefs Bar Cancels Super Bowl Party
Last week, we wrote about Big Charlie’s Saloon, the Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philadelphia and, as far as we know, the only Kansas […]
This South Philly Woman Will Handwrite a Letter to Anyone Who Asks
It happened earlier this week: A small card-sized envelope showed up in the mail, addressed to me from a woman named Jean Merritt, with a […]
Just One Dish: Enchipocladas at Frida Cantina
Welcome to Just One Dish, a new Foobooz series where we write about an outstanding item on a Philly restaurant’s menu — the story behind the […]
Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets
PETA vs. Cheesesteaks The world’s most well-known animal rights group would like to remind you that not only are cheesesteaks unhealthy — they also are […]
A Tale of Two Flour-Obsessed Restaurants
Like all good bakers, Juan Carlos Aparicio fusses endlessly over his buns. He’s constantly tweaking the timing of the rise, messing with flour types and […]
The Worst of Philly 2022: From Jawn Morgan to Pete Rose to Wawa Soft Pretzels
Now that we’ve given you enough time to properly digest the utterly extensive and unimpeachably awesome Best of Philly 2022, it’s time for a trip […]
Where to Eat Halal in Philly
Philadelphia is an underrated destination for halal food, the method by which meat is prepared for permissible consumption in the Muslim community. Just like NYC, […]
Cristina Martinez Takes Over Connie’s Ric Rac Space
Casa Mexico and South Philly Barbacoa expand into Connie’s Ric Rac space on 9th Street Last week, Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa and Casa […]
Realtor Wars: Keller Williams Fires Agent Who Trolled Ori Feibush’s Family On Facebook
Ori Feibush has his fair share of haters, whether it’s City Councilperson Kenyatta Johnson or opponents of gentrification or just disgruntled tenants. Having haters comes […]
Here Comes Your Socially Acceptable Opportunity to Get Drunk at The Zoo (and More Philly Restaurant News)
Hitting The Jim in South Philly It’s tiny. It’s crowded. It’s got some history. And as of last week, it’s open. The Jim — brought […]
Brittany Lynn on Her Biggest Fear, Her Secret Power and Growing Up Gay in the Northeast
My legal name is … Ian Morrison, but everybody calls me Brittany, whether I am in drag or not, whether I’m on the street or […]
Surprise! City Fitness Is Opening a New Gym in East Passyunk
In the 15 years it has been in operation, City Fitness has hit major milestones. Despite a somewhat rocky start, the Philly-based fitness brand currently […]
Finally, Somebody Wrote the “F&*k the PPA” Song We’ve Always Dreamed Of
If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention over the last couple of years, then you’ve probably heard about the Philly band Snacktime. […]
Philly Gets Two New Mexican Restaurants This Week
La Chingonita opens a permanent location in Fishtown A couple of months ago, we got word that the team behind La Chingonita food truck was […]