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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17h
David Darg and Jannat Gargi’s new short documentary 'Fletcher Street' offers an intimate look at the North Philly riding club, its young riders, and the fight to preserve its legacy.
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New Documentary Spotlights Philly's Legendary “Black Cowboys” on Fletcher Street
The short film offers an intimate look at the North Philly riding club, its young riders, and the fight to preserve its legacy.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 19h
Two Philly geriatricians explain how adult children can help aging parents navigate office visits, medications, and memory concerns — without taking over.
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Should You Go to Your Aging Parent's Doctor Appointments?
Two Philly geriatricians explain how adult children can help aging parents navigate office visits, medications, and memory concerns -- without taking over.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 29/09/2026
All of the best Philly-defining cocktails, from Fish House Punch to Skookil Wooder.
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Philly's Most Legendary Signature Cocktails
All of the best Philly-defining cocktails, from Fish House Punch to Skookil Wooder.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 29/09/2026
Forget another big-box savior. At Meantime on Market, a scrappy collection of local shops, artists, and entrepreneurs is testing what Philadelphians actually want from one of downtown’s most under-used corridors.
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What If the Big Future of Market East Starts Starts ... Small?
Forget another big-box savior. A scrappy collection of local shops, artists, and entrepreneurs is testing what Philadelphians actually want from one of downtown's most under-used corridors.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 28/09/2026
In 1991, Philadelphia was ground zero for a deadly measles outbreak that claimed the lives of children. Thirty-five years later, we've learned nothing as a society. In fact, things have only gotten worse. Much, much worse.
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When Religion Becomes Deadly: Philly's 1991 Measles Outbreak
With the preventable disease back in the headlines, we look back.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 28/09/2026
You've still got time to train for this year's Philadelphia Marathon. This program will get you across the finish line.
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An Eight-Week Training Plan for the Philadelphia Marathon
You've still got time to train for this year's Philadelphia Marathon. This program will get you across the finish line.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 26/09/2026
A decade after opening, chef Jesse Ito reflects on his restaurant's journey from neighborhood hit to national culinary destination.
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Looking Back on 10 Years of Royal Sushi & Izakaya
A decade after opening, chef Jesse Ito reflects on his restaurant's journey from neighborhood hit to national culinary destination.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 26/09/2026
Meet the next generation of man’s best friend. Two Philly companies are building four-legged machines that can search collapsed buildings, patrol properties, and venture into war zones. Inside Philly’s robot dog boom.
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Philly's Robot Dogs Are Here. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Meet the next generation of man's best friend -- brought to you by Philly's brightest tech minds.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 25/09/2026
For the first time in 84 years, the historic Elkins Park mansion Lynnewood Hall will open its doors for a flower show in connection with the new season of HBO’s The Gilded Age.
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This Floral Exhibit Lets You Step Inside Lynnewood Hall for 10 Days Only
For the first time in 84 years, the historic Elkins Park mansion will open its doors for a flower show in connection with the new season of HBO's The Gilded Age.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 25/09/2026
Angela McDonald and Tarik Sharif Khan — a mother who knows the unimaginable cost of losing a child, and a nurse and legislator who has seen the consequences of unsafe driving — explain why PA should crack down on technology that tracks innocent people while expanding technology that could save lives
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Crack Down on Flock Cameras. Expand Speed Cameras
Flock cameras raise serious civil liberties concerns. Speed cameras can save lives. Pennsylvania should know the difference.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 24/09/2026
The showpiece of the new Diplomat Hotel in Old City is a sprawling, subterranean five-bedroom suite.
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Old City's Newest Boutique Hotel Honors Philly's Founding Father in Clever Ways
The showpiece of the Diplomat is a sprawling, subterranean five-bedroom suite.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 24/09/2026
From a floral purse to a petal-strewn chandelier, these designs are anything but garden-variety.
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7 Absolutely Gorgeous Wedding Floral Ideas From Philly's Flower Experts
From a purse that blooms to a petal-strewn chandelier, these designs are anything but garden-variety.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 24/09/2026
Ruth Leitman’s gritty indie film 'Wildwood, NJ' returns to Philly on October 4th with fast times and hard lessons from the boardwalk.
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The Strange, Scrappy '90s Wildwood Documentary That Became a Cult Sensation
Ruth Leitman's gritty indie film about fast times and hard lessons from the boardwalk returns to Philly on October 4th.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 23/09/2026
How did this champion of women in business make it in Philly, a notorious boys’ town?
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How Maggy Wilkinson Became One of Philadelphia's Few Female CEOs
How did this champion of women in business make it in Philly, a notorious boys' town?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 23/09/2026
I’m willing to try just about anything in the name of fitness, but voluntarily getting electrically shocked while I did squats and lunges? That’s one I had to think twice about.
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I Tried It: Getting Zapped While Exercising
I'm willing to try just about anything in the name of fitness, but voluntarily getting electrically shocked while I did squats and lunges? That's one I had to think twice about.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 22/09/2026
The new boutique will expand on the original University City store’s contemporary vintage and personal styling.
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Manzanita Is Set to Open a Second Store in Queen Village
The new boutique will expand on the original University City store's contemporary vintage and personal styling.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 21/09/2026
After a quarter century at Haverford High, 2026’s National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith shares what he’s learned about connection, critical thinking, and helping young people see what they’re capable of.
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What 25 Years of Teaching Our Kids Has Taught America's Teacher of the Year Leon Smith
After a quarter century at Haverford High, 2026's National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith shares what he's learned about connection, critical thinking, and helping young people see what they're capable of.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 21/09/2026
After 18 years, my wife and I are officially “empty nesters.” What’s our role supposed to be now?
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Dear Kimberly: My Son Just Headed Off to College. How Do I Let Go?
After 18 years, my wife and I are officially “empty nesters.” What's our role supposed to be now?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 18/09/2026
Garage Beer and Steven Singer are giving one lucky couple a wedding before the Eagles-Cowboys game, complete with a surprise officiant, rings, the Philly Pops, and $5,000 toward the honeymoon.
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Want to Get Married for Free at an Eagles Tailgate? Here's Your Chance
Garage Beer and Steven Singer are giving one lucky couple a wedding before the Eagles-Cowboys game, complete with a surprise officiant, rings, the Philly Pops, and $5,000 toward the honeymoon.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 18/09/2026
From Cantonese barbecue spots to late-night karaoke hangs, these are our favorite restaurants in Chinatown.
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Where to Eat in Chinatown
From Cantonese barbecue spots to late-night karaoke hangs, these are our favorite restaurants in Chinatown.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
Apple picking looks different this fall, as a harsh frost earlier this year destroyed the majority of the region's apple crop. Here are the Philly-area farms and orchards offering limited pick-your-own apple opportunities.
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Where to Go Apple Picking Within an Hour Drive of Philadelphia
Apple picking looks different this fall, as a harsh frost earlier this year destroyed the majority of the region's apple crop. Here are the Philly-area farms and orchards offering limited pick-your-own apple opportunities.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
French content creators Alex Durand and Tom Carles, better known as @atfrenchies, came to Philadelphia for the World Cup, fell in love with us, and returned last week for the Eagles’ home opener. And we miss them already.
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Dear AT Frenchies, You Had Us at “Geaux Birds!”
French content creators Alex Durand and Tom Carles came to Philadelphia for the World Cup, fell in love with us, and returned last week for the Eagles' home opener.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
Tell Glimmer owner Lisa Zahn whom you’re buying for and your budget, and she’ll dream up the perfect bundle of goodies.
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This Media Boutique Makes Gifting a Breeze
Tell her whom you're buying for and your budget, and Glimmer owner Lisa Zahn will dream up the perfect bundle of goodies.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
Pierre Robert’s Main Line friend who has been spearheading a memorial mural project for the beloved WMMR DJ says she’s at her wit’s end.
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Will a Pierre Robert Mural Actually Happen?
Finding the right spot for a mural of the late local hero has proved difficult.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
Snap up an appointment to the Monetre trunk show at Lovely Bride in Old City on Thursday.
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Need a Wedding Gown? You Can Still Get Into Lovely Bride's Monetre Trunk Show
The only available day: Thursday, September 17th.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
Are GLP-1s the answer to preventing dementia and Alzheimer's? Should I be taking Prevagen? What's with these super-agers? The beloved Penn doc answers these questions and more.
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Do I Prevent Dementia?
Are GLP-1s the answer? Should I be taking Prevagen? Help!
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17/09/2026
What to do 12 months out down to the morning of, according to Chestnut Hill esthetician Elizabeth Valucci.
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Wedding Glow 101: How to Achieve Great Skincare Before Your Big Day
What to do 12 months out down to the morning of, according to Chestnut Hill esthetician Elizabeth Valucci.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 16/09/2026
This week in Philly: Polo in Fairmount Park, the XPoNential Music Festival, Boyz II Men, fall festivals, and much more.
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The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week
This week in Philly: Polo in Fairmount Park, the XPoNential Music Festival, Boyz II Men, fall festivals, and much more.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 16/09/2026
The Philly Music Fest’s free series, Inside Hustle, is back with a full day of panels, talks, and networking for the people who make the music business happen behind the scenes.
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Inside Hustle Aims a Spotlight on the More Mysterious Parts of the Music Biz
The Philly Music Fest offshoot creates a space for off-stage side hustles.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 15/09/2026
A fringy showpiece, gorgeous sconces, a giraffe-inspired table lamp — find them all through Philly-area boutiques and designers.
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Five Brilliant Lights to Brighten Your Home
They're all available through Philly designers and boutiques.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 15/09/2026
Screw your virtual cart.
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Analog Your Life: 5 Philly Shops for IRL Finds
Screw your virtual cart.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 15/09/2026
The sleek social spa Bathhouse will debut its first location outside of New York on September 25th, inside the Bellevue. Take a peek inside:
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The Countdown Is On: Bathhouse Opens in Philly Next Week
The sleek social spa will debut its first location outside of New York City on September 25th, inside the Bellevue.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 15/09/2026
The German beer fest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face. Prost!
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The Best Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Philly
The German beer fest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face -- it's time to party.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14/09/2026
For generations of Philly kids, the Academy of Natural Sciences was where the city got a little bigger — and a lot stranger. As the museum prepares to close, Liz Spikol remembers what it meant to her growing up in Center City.
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A Center City Kid Remembers the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences made me who I am. What will happen to future generations of children?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14/09/2026
Why a trip to Cape May during the off-season is the mind-body reset you need
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Turn Your Fall Jersey Shore Getaway Into a Wellness Escape
Why a trip to Cape May during the off-season is the mind-body reset you need
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14/09/2026
You are a human! You are not Claude! Remind yourself of that by taking these five steps.
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How to Analog Your Life at Work
You are a human! You are not Claude! Remind yourself of that by taking these five steps.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 13/09/2026
30 news outlets. 250 stories (and TikToks and podcasts and posts and prognostications) a day, 24/7. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year. How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?
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The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex
30 news outlets. 250 stories (and TikToks and podcasts and posts and prognostications) a day, 24/7. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year. How much Eagles news can -- or should -- one city consume?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 13/09/2026
Cities aren’t meant to be consumed through earbuds and algorithms. A field guide to doing Philly IRL — with paper maps, real menus, cash, wandering, and other people.
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The Analog Guide to Going Out in Philly
A field guide to doing Philly IRL -- with paper maps, real menus, cash, wandering, and other people.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 12/09/2026
How to not spend your one wild and precious life on Instagram
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Analog Your Life: 10 Steps to Ditching Your Smartphone and Living IRL
How to not spend your one wild and precious life on Instagram
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 12/09/2026
Jono Pandolfi, the ceramicist behind plates at some of the country’s best restaurants (and on The Bear), is selling thousands of pieces, many for about half price, through September 21st.
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Jono Pandolfi's Cult-Favorite Dinnerware Is Popping Up in Philly
The ceramicist behind the plates at some of the country's best restaurants (and on The Bear) is selling thousands of pieces, many for about half price, through September 21st.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11/09/2026
30 news outlets. 250 stories (and TikToks and podcasts and posts and prognostications) a day, 24/7. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year. How much Eagles news can — or should — one city consume?
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The Biggest Game in Town: Inside the Eagles Media-Industrial Complex
30 news outlets. 250 stories (and TikToks and podcasts and posts and prognostications) a day, 24/7. Three hundred and sixty-five days a year. How much Eagles news can -- or should -- one city consume?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11/09/2026
We’ve “optimized” our lives to death. Can we please reclaim some joy already?
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The Great Analog Rebellion
We've “optimized” our lives to death. Can we please reclaim some joy already?
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11/09/2026
25 years later, former U.S. Rep and Army vet Patrick J. Murphy remembers Americans’ courage and solidarity following the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
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Recapturing America's 9/11 Unity
A former U.S. rep and Army vet believes Americans' courage and unity after 9/11 still have lessons to teach, if we're willing
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10/09/2026
Don't have a ticket to the Linc on Sunday? Get your green on and cheer for the Eagles at these prime spots that have game-day snacks and plenty of TVs.
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The Best Philly Sports Bars for Watching the Eagles
Get your green on and cheer for the Eagles at these prime spots that have game-day snacks and plenty of TVs.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10/09/2026
Tips, tricks, motivation, and fun, fresh, Philly ways to de-digitize your existence.
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Analog Your Life: A Philadelphian's Guide
Tips, tricks, motivation, and fun, fresh, Philly ways to de-digitize your existence -- at least a little -- and rejoin the land of the living.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10/09/2026
From an 18-inch Eagles green chalupa to Kool-Aid wings, Aramark is bringing serious culinary chaos to Lincoln Financial Field this year.
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What's New to Eat at Eagles Games at Lincoln Financial Field This Season
From an 18-inch green chalupa to Kool-Aid wings, Aramark is bringing serious culinary chaos to Lincoln Financial Field this year.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 10/09/2026
The Phoenixville immigration attorney founded Project Libertad 11 years ago to help advocate for and provide all-encompassing support to youth asylum seekers.
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Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Rachel Rutter
The Phoenixville immigration attorney founded Project Libertad 11 years ago to help advocate for and provide all-encompassing support to youth asylum seekers.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 09/09/2026
“For much of my life, I had not always felt that I fully belonged or had been given the space to express my culture as freely and joyfully as I wanted to, so it was deeply important to Max that our wedding become a true celebration of that,” says bride Nguyên Phạm.
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80 Colorful Silk Lanterns Set the Scene at This Enchanting Terrain Wedding
The celebration honored the bride's cultural heritage in touching ways.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 09/09/2026
After her daughter Elora was diagnosed with an incurable, cancerous brain tumor, the Villanova mom made it her mission to accelerate research, funding, and life-saving treatment.
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Meet a Health Hero Finalist: Sharon Pervez-Khan
After her daughter Elora was diagnosed with an incurable, cancerous brain tumor, the Villanova mom made it her mission to accelerate research, funding, and life-saving treatment.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 09/09/2026
After a career in public service — and a bruising election loss — former Pennsylvania treasurer Joe Torsella is returning to an old love with Declaration, a one-man play he's performing at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival starting this week.
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For Joe Torsella, the Play's the Thing - Philadelphia Magazine
The question is pretty obvious: How is it that Joe Torsella -- founding CEO of the National Constitution Center, onetime representative to the U.N., former [...]
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