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Philly Today: Philadelphia Museum of Art Rebrands Itself as the Philadelphia Art Museum

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 2d

Switching from PMA to PhAM ... that’s a choice. Plus, the return of the Wawa Gobbler!

Switching from PMA to PhAM ... that’s a choice. Plus, the return of the Wawa Gobbler!

Charges Against Day Care Center Owner Just Got More Shocking

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 3d

Montco official and day care center owner Nick Fountain allegedly made some startling admissions to local investigators over the weekend.

Nick Fountain allegedly made some startling admissions over the weekend.

Philly Today: Debunking the Kyle Schwarber Charity Fake News

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 3d

A curious bit of "news" popped up recently about Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. And it turns out that it's completely fake.

Plus, why 50 percent of Philly workers may call out sick on Friday.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 4d

Tickets to Philly Story Fest are now on sale! Philly Mag invites you to a night of live storytelling and journalism in partnership with Back Pocket Media

Get your tickets here: pennlivearts.org/event/Philly...

Sponsored by the Knight Foundation and Penn Live Arts

The Secret Sauce of Delco's Clam Tavern

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 4d

In celebration of our sprawling October print package on Delco restaurants and the people who make them great, we are declaring this Delco Eats Week. First up, here's a look at what makes the Clam Tavern so enduring and endearing.

Hospitality, history, and a whole lot of heart.

Politics, AI, and Stress: Why Teaching in Philly Has Never Been Harder

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 6d

Political tension, pandemic learning loss, cell phones everywhere, and the AI takeover of everything. All that before the morning bell even rings. Welcome to teaching in 2025.

Political tension, pandemic learning loss, cell phones everywhere, and the AI takeover of everything. All that before the morning bell even rings. Welcome to teaching in 2025.

Celebrate Taylor Swift's New Album With These Philly Events

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

Are you ready for it? 'The Life of a Showgirl' comes out on October 3rd, and Philly Swifties are making plans.

Are you ready for it? The Life of a Showgirl comes out on October 3rd, and Philly Swifties are making plans.

Philly Today: SEPTA Train Cars Pose “Immediate” Safety Risk, Says NTSB

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 8d

Despite five SEPTA train fires this year, the cars the NTSB said pose “an immediate and unacceptable safety risk" are still being used on the Regional Rail.

The report comes on the heels of five SEPTA train fires this year, but the railcars are still being used on the Regional Rail. Plus, the hunt for Red October, and Patti LaBelle’s free concert on Indep...

Philly Today: Feds Charge Catholic School Teacher With Child Pornography

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 8d

When investigators asked longtime Catholic school teacher Richard Adamsky how many explicit images of young children he had downloaded, he allegedly replied, "Too many."

Plus, a Rittenhouse Square house containing more than 100,000 books.

Halloween for Grownups: Pop-Up Bars, Spooky Soirées and More Philly Haunts

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10d

From Halloween pop-up bars to haunted houses and beyond, there are so many ways to embrace spooky season in Philly.

From macabre cocktails to costume parties to haunted jaunts, there are so many ways to embrace Spooky Season.

After Four Years, Cantina La Martina Is Closing

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10d

Cantina La Martina just announced that it will be closing its doors for good next month.

Catina La Martina, the popular Mexican Restaurant in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, announces that it's closing next month.

Philly Today: Stephen Starr Gets 'New York Times' Profile

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10d

The 'New York Times' just dropped a major feature on Philadelphia restaurant mogul Stephen Starr. Plus, another Wharton alum heads to prison and the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life right now.

Plus, the adorable baby sloth video you need in your life today.

A Century Later, the Parkway’s Grand Vision May Finally Come True

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11d

For years, planners, architects, and city officials have quietly worked to reimagine the Ben Franklin Parkway. Now, that work is set to become a reality. Here's an exclusive first look at the new (and vastly improved) Parkway.

Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most dangerous roads — not to mention an abysmal place to walk. The solution? Redesign the entire thing — all the way from Logan Circle to the Art Museum.

Philly Today: Cop Claims Local Police Department Was a Sexist Hellhole

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11d

Brooke Spence claims that all sorts of horrible things were said to her by her male counterparts on the police force. Plus, $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at the orchestra's season opener.

Plus, $10 Phillies tickets and Yannick gets political at orchestra season opener.

Jesse Ito's Dancerobot Announces Opening Date

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14d

Reservations for Jesse Ito's highly anticipated retro Japanese diner are now available.

Reservations for the highly anticipated retro Japanese diner are now available.

A Century Later, the Parkway’s Grand Vision May Finally Come True

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Bradford Pearson @bradfordpearson.bsky.social · 14d

For years, planners, architects, and city officials have quietly worked to reimagine Philly's Ben Franklin Parkway. Now that work is set to become a reality.

@dmurrell.bsky.social and @phillymag.com with an exclusive first look at the new (and vastly improved) Parkway:

Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most dangerous roads — not to mention an abysmal place to walk. The solution? Redesign the entire thing — all the way from Logan Circle to the Art Museum.

Philly Scores a Triple on North America's 50 Best Restaurants List

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14d

The three acclaimed restaurants join a growing list of Philly establishments receiving national culinary honors.

The three acclaimed restaurants join a growing list of Philly establishments receiving national culinary honors.

Montco Offical and Day Care Center Owner Charged in Child Pornography Case

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14d

Montco official and day care center owner Nick Fountain has been charged in a child pornography case.

Pennsylvania State Police arrested Nick Fountain on Wednesday.

Philly Today: Joey Merlino Is Coming to Netflix

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 15d

The upcoming Netflix true crime docuseries stars none other than Joey Merlino. Plus, Delco smells like, well, crap.

Plus, a major murder milestone over the bridge in Camden.

Philly Today: AIDS Walk Philly Bids Farewell After 40 Years

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 16d

Happy Birthday to the most chaotic Philadelphian amongst us.

The Flyers unveiled their new mascot Gritty on September 24, 2018, and Philly — no, the world — was never the same.
www.phillymag.com/news/2019/01...

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17d

A final celebration will showcase the AIDS Walk’s legacy and continue the fight against HIV. Plus, the Simpsons vs. Delco man legal battle comes to a conclusion.

A final celebration will showcase the AIDS Walk’s legacy and continue the fight against HIV. Plus, the Simpsons vs. Delco man legal battle comes to a conclusion.

203 Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17d

This week in Philly: Fall festivals, Oktoberfests, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Falsettos, and a free concert by The Dead Milkmen.

Fringe, the XPoNential Music Festival, Oktoberfests, an adults-only disco at the Please Touch Museum, and Calder Gardens finally opens.

Inside Philly's Most Disappointing New Restaurant

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 18d

Percy’s maximalist ‘70s decor is a hit, but the menu is a miss — proving that you can’t eat a vibe.

Percy’s maximalist ‘70s decor is a hit, but the menu is a miss — proving that you can’t eat a vibe.

Philly Today: Drag Queen Now Delivering Anti-Trump Telegrams – and Wawa

Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 18d

For just $100 ($150 in the burbs), Philly drag queen Brittany Lynn will show up dressed as a Handmaid and deliver a personalized, handwritten telegram to anyone you want. Plus a Wawa hoagie to sweeten the deal.

Dressed as a Handmaid, no less. Plus, Shapiro on Meet the Press.