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It's been three months since the doors opened, and the crowds haven't let up. Is Eataly KOP a culinary destination or a very expensive amusement park?
Inside Eataly: The Most Chaotic (and Compelling) Store at the KOP Mall
It's been three months since the doors opened, and the crowds haven't let up. Is Eataly KOP a culinary destination or a very expensive amusement park?
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January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff this week include cheap samosas, hungry goats, and the soundtrack we need right now.
The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week
Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff
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January 9, 2026 at 11:21 PM
The exclusive story behind the brutal ouster of Philadelphia Art Museum CEO Sasha Suda — and the new civil war at the city's premiere cultural institution:
Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown
The exclusive story behind the brutal ouster of Sasha Suda and the new civil war at Philadelphia’s premiere cultural institution
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January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
One scalper thought they'd hit the reservation jackpot at Mawn — until Phila and Rachel Lorn found out.
How NOT to Get a Reservation at Mawn
One scalper thought they'd hit the reservation jackpot — until Phila and Rachel Lorn found out.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
This week in Philly: Suffs at the Academy of Music, Philly Loves Bowie Week continues, a surreal Friday night party at the Art Museum, and goats eating Christmas trees!
The 20 Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week
Suffs at the Academy of Music, Philly Loves Bowie Week continues, a surreal Friday night party at the Art Museum, and goats eating Christmas trees!
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January 7, 2026 at 10:17 PM
A Main Line lawsuit. A Lululemon heist. And Kevin Hart gets even richer.
Philly Today: Woman Says She Was Unwelcome at Main Line College Because She's Muslim
Plus, a Lululemon heist. And Kevin Hart gets even richer.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Down bad with the flu? A Temple doctor weighs in on what's going on with this season's strain.
Everything You Need to Know About the “Super Flu”
Down bad with the flu? A Temple doctor weighs in on what's going on with this season's strain.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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I loved this counterintuitive take from @almondmilkman.bsky.social in this month's @phillymag.com.
The Cure For Loneliness? Dining Out Alone
What if a table for one isn’t a sign of isolation, but its antidote?
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January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Yes, January 6th is the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riots. But it's also the 30th anniversary of the Great Philadelphia Blizzard of '96, which we remember here. Plus: Marc Vetri, Jill Scott, and trouble at a South Street sex shop.
Philly Today: Remembering the OTHER January 6th
The great Philadelphia blizzard. Plus, trouble at a South Street sex shop.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
From neighborhood parks to hungry goats, there are plenty of ways your Christmas tree can help your fellow Philadelphians.
How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Philadelphia
From neighborhood parks to hungry goats, there are plenty of ways your Christmas tree can help your fellow Philadelphians.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Popular South Philadelphia restaurant Le Virtu had some choice words for the Trump administration over the weekend. Will more restaurants follow or will they avoid the political fray? Plus, you'll now pay for paper bags in the city’s retail stores.
Philly Today: Will More Restaurants Speak Out Against Donald Trump?
Popular South Philly eatery Le Virtù had some things to say over the weekend. Plus, you'll now pay for paper bags in the city’s retail stores.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
These alcohol-free spots in the Philly area promise good drinks without the hangover.
11 Zero-Proof Bars and Bottle Shops for All Your N/A Needs
These alcohol-free spots in the Philly area promise good drinks without the hangover.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM
What if a table for one isn’t a sign of isolation, but its antidote?
The Cure For Loneliness? Dining Out Alone
What if a table for one isn’t a sign of isolation, but its antidote?
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January 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Philly Loves Bowie Week is underway! The citywide celebration pays tribute to the Starman with concerts, dance parties, and more. Here's what's happening:
Your Guide to Philly Loves Bowie Week
The citywide celebration pays tribute to the Starman with concerts, dance parties, and more.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.
Philly Mag's Most Memorable Meals of 2025
We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM
A dozen years ago, a South Jersey resident decided to cross the Delaware before dawn every New Year’s Day to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. And she has never looked back
Guest Commentary: Tales of a Two Street Stomper
A dozen years ago, a South Jersey resident decided to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. And she has never looked back
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January 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Still need plans for NYE in Philly? We've got you covered.
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Your Guide to New Year's Eve Celebrations in Philadelphia
From fireworks to kid-friendly countdowns to full-on glam, there are so many ways to ring in 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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No other magazine on Earth would run profiles of both John Kruk and Josh Shapiro in the same year, I can guarantee you that.

Thanks to everyone for reading, sharing, and subscribing. I'm proud of the @phillymag.com staff every day, but especially this year, when we've had our backs up against it.
The Best Philadelphia Magazine 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.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
2025 in Philly: A year when kids became heroes, sports took the spotlight, and our sandwich finally got its due.
The Happiest Philly Moments of 2025
Good things we'll remember from 2025: A Super Bowl win, kid heroes, a 97-year-old first-time mom and women's sports at the fore
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December 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This was the year when Philly's restaurant scene found its soul.
7 Reviews That Defined Philly Dining in 2025
This was the year when Philly's restaurant scene found its soul.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It has been a long time since Greg Vernick opened a new restaurant. And this time, he's doing it in Kensington.
What to Expect From Greg Vernick's New Restaurant
Plus, why he decided to set up shop in Kensington.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
From John Coltrane to the Rat King, here's what our staff is loving in Philly this week.
The Editors’ Cut: What We’re Reading, Watching, Doing, and Liking This Week
Hot recs from the Philly Mag staff
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December 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
From a Northern Liberties parade to Krampus photo ops, Philly’s holiday season is trading forced cheer for folklore, horns, and a little rebellion.
How Philly Fell for Krampus — and a Darker Kind of Christmas
From a Northern Liberties parade to Krampus photo ops, Philly’s holiday season is trading forced cheer for folklore, horns, and a little rebellion.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
South Philly's own Emilia D’Albero — the first American to ever win a gold medal at the Cheesemonger Olympics in France — explains how to live your best cheese life and admits to loving Cheetos like the rest of us.
Philly Fromage Expert Emilia D'Albero Explains How to Live Your Best Cheese Life
Plus, the gold medalist cheesemonger admits to loving Cheetos like the rest of us.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.
That Awful Sore Throat Everyone’s Talking About? Here’s the Deal
A Jefferson Health doctor explains what’s going around — and when you should worry.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM