February 2025 Issue
Featured
Steven Singer Loves the Haters
Philly’s shock-jock jeweler throws open the vault and reveals the guy behind his iconic salesman shtick.
Billboard Wars: How Personal Injury Lawyers Took Over Philly
Armed with multimillion-dollar marketing budgets, personal injury attorneys have wallpapered the city with ads.
Philly Mag’s Top Senior Living Communities for 2025
Our annual list of the Philadelphia region’s leading communities for active seniors.
Philly’s Most Exciting Restaurant Bars
From a Malaysian social club to a Fibonacci sequence-inspired cocktail menu, here are the best restaurant bars in the city right now.
50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
Our highly opinionated guide to the restaurants taking ambitious leaps and unexpected risks, and redefining what it means to dine in Philadelphia
Metropolis
Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty
His idea may seem like a pipe dream to some. But don’t say that to the graduates of Hopeworks, a job-training nonprofit that is trying to crack Philadelphia’s biggest problem.
The Battle Over Philly’s Clean Hydrogen Revolution
Depending on whom you ask, the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be the largest clean energy transformation the region will see this century — or an environmental disaster.
CBS News Correspondent Robert Costa Talks “Zen Trump” and the Eagles
From editing Pennsbury High’s newspaper to interviewing presidents, Robert Costa has traveled a long road to success.
Scout
This Dreamy, Green Jenkintown Mudroom Blends Form and Function
The owners tasked design and construction firm Gardner/Fox with honoring the original character and age of their home.
Living in Haverford: A Neighborhood Guide
The Main Line enclave is close to everything, but far enough away to be tranquil.
A Peek at Olive & Melon Design’s Clever Custom Furniture
The Montco-based women-owned brand also offers made-to-order frames.
The Sporty-Chic World of Wells Fargo Center’s VP of Retail
Adrienne Briones-Carlson shares a look at the latest merch plus her favorite places to eat, shop, and work out in Philly.
Weekending in Clearwater, Florida
Here’s everything you need to know, from the ballpark to the beach.
Self-Care Meets Social Impact in Kimberly McGlonn’s Latest Fashion Line
Noor by Grant Blvd features elevated, sustainable loungewear and more.
Check Out This Collingswood Romance Bookshop
Kiss & Tale’s owner calls Valentine’s Day her Super Bowl. Plus: More new Philly-area bookstores to read about now.
Navigator
Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River
Liz Moore talks being one of Barack Obama’s faves and what it’s like to be really tall.
The Grammy Awards: A Philadelphia Timeline of Winners and Memorable Moments
From a rapper boycott to lots and lots and lots of Taylor Swift.
Our Ultimate Resource for New Philly Parents
Here are the local people and products that’ll support you and your newborn.
Where to Book a Prenatal Massage in and Around Philadelphia
Here’s where to turn for a much-needed prenatal massage.
4 Blissful Babymoon Destinations for Philly Parents-to-Be
Quick trips before the little one comes, in Philly and farther afield
How to Prep for Giving Birth, According to a Philly Expert
Childbirth educator Brittany Sharpe McCollum shares her tips for an empowering labor and delivery.