Philadelphia Magazine

11/25/2022

Where to Book a Private Dining Room in Philly

Happy private dining season to all who celebrate.

It's the time of year when groups of people who never normally sit down for a meal together decide to try it out. Here's where to go.

11/25/2022

11 Festive Philly Bars for the Holiday-Obsessed Among Us

Get in the holiday SPIRITS! Seasonal pop-ups, ornaments you can drink out of, and so many twinkle lights.

Want to fuel your love of Christmas by drinking out of ornaments and sitting under twinkle lights? You’ve come to the right place.

11/25/2022

12 Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails a Short Drive From Philly

No time for a day trip? No problem.

These nature excursions within 40 minutes of the city will have you home in time for dinner... or lunch.

11/25/2022

The Most Magical Holiday Light Displays Around Philly

Get festive with the most magical, twinkly-light-filled spots around town.

Your guide to all the most amazing Philly places to see holiday lights this year. From the zoo to Macy's, get glowing!

11/25/2022

77 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Gobble gobble! It's an overstuffed holiday weekend with lights, theater, shopping and all sorts of merriment around town.

11/25/2022

24 Places Near Philadelphia Where You Can Get Your Christmas Tree

'Tis the season, folks! Head to these Philly-area Christmas tree farms to deck your halls.

'Tis the season, folks! Here's our guide to Christmas tree farms and tree delivery services.

11/25/2022

The 2022 Philly Mag Shop Local Gift Guide

Our all-local gift guide has holiday goodies for everyone from the kiddos to your besties to the fab fashionistas in your life.

11/24/2022

Shop Hyper-Local With These Neighborhood Holiday Events

Forget Black Friday — we’re all about Small Business Saturday. If you’re looking to shop local this weekend (and beyond) hit up these neighborhoods for extra festiveness all season long:

Get merry and support Philly businesses with these special shopping events on Small Business Saturday and beyond.

11/24/2022

Over the River and Through the Woods

Reflecting on the holidays and the passage of time, Sandy Hingston wonders: How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean?

How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean?

11/24/2022

These Are the 16 Worst People You'll See at Thanksgiving This Year

Happy Thanksgiving, all! May your holiday be free of aggressive salters, kitchen lurkers, and overstayers.

From the people who show up in Christmas sweaters to the ones who think it's okay to bring a bottle of Cupcake wine or supermarket pie.

11/24/2022

The Ultimate Guide to Philly's Pop-Up Holiday Markets

PSA: Christmas Village & Dilworth are open on Thanksgiving Day! Here’s what they’ve got going on all season long, plus more info on all the best holiday pop-up markets in Philly.

From Christmas Village to the Punk Rock Flea Market, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list at these festive pop-ups.

11/24/2022

14 Woodsy Pennsylvania Wedding Venues That Are Perfect for Nature Lovers

There’s nothing more romantic than saying “I do” surrounded by towering trees.

There’s nothing more romantic than saying “I do” surrounded by towering trees. 

11/23/2022

A Sweet New Custom Cookie Company and Brunch Weddings at Terrain

Pomp + Splendor by Chrissy’s menu cookies will make a statement at all your wedding festivities — and, perhaps, on your holiday table, too.

Here's a taste of Philly’s latest wedding food news.

11/23/2022

Plans for Casa Mar, Huge New Atlantic City Development, Announced

The $3 billion, 10,000-unit Casa Mar development, announced Monday, has the potential to be a game-changer for struggling Atlantic City.

The proposed Casa Mar development on Bader Field will grow the city's housing stock by 50 percent.

11/23/2022

Philly Museum Gift Shops That May Have That Perfect Present

Find unique holiday gifts while supporting your favorite museums.

11/23/2022

Your Guide to the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia

Quinta Brunson, Phang and Santa all in one place? Count us in! From the best places to post up to what's open the rest of Thanksgiving, we've got your whole parade day covered.

Quinta Brunson, Phang and Santa all in one place? Count us in!

11/23/2022

77 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Gobble gobble! It's an overstuffed holiday weekend with lights, theater, shopping and all sorts of merriment around town.

11/23/2022

Your Guide to Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at Penn’s Landing

The RiverRink opens for the season this Friday. Here's everything to do, see and eat at this Delaware River Waterfront holiday tradition.

Everything to do, see and eat at this Delaware River Waterfront holiday tradition.

11/23/2022

Say Hello to Philly's New Bold, Super Moody Holistic Wellness Boutique

Center City's Modrn Sanctuary features a chakra-balancing crystal light bed, an infrared sauna, a menu of facials and massages, and more.

11/22/2022

Fall Allergies Suck This Year. Here's Why

Plus, what you can do to find relief, and how to know whether you've got allergies, a cold, the flu, or COVID.

11/22/2022

Non-Touristy Restaurants Perfect For Your Out-of-Town Family

They've done the cheesesteak thing, they've had pretzels at Reading Terminal. It's time for something new.

Your 201 syllabus for dining with visiting relatives in Philadelphia right now.

11/22/2022

Shop Hyper-Local With These Neighborhood Holiday Events

Looking to shop local this season? These Philly neighborhoods are making it easier than ever with holiday events, deals and more.

Get merry and support Philly businesses with these special shopping events on Small Business Saturday and beyond.

11/22/2022

Tabachoy's Chance Anies Is Ready To Show Philly Who He Is

The beloved Filipino food cart will open in its permanent Bella Vista home during the first week of December.

11/22/2022

How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Season in Philly

Whether you’re looking for lights, Santa, or an ultra-luxe holiday, check out these festive must-do’s to make the most of your season.

Whether you’re looking for lights, Santa, or an ultra-luxe holiday, check out these festive must-do’s.

11/22/2022

A Touching Greenery-Filled Wedding at Sister Cities Park

The couple moved their wedding from the Free Library on the Parkway to Sister Cities Park due to the pandemic.

“Dab, don't wipe!” said the bride to her groom when he tried to wipe away her tears.

11/22/2022

5 Trend-Setting Weddings That Stunned Greater Philadelphia This Year

2022 has been a busy year for weddings after two years of delays and rescheduling due to COVID. As we’ve moved into a new decade and a new era, some of the most notable trends, ranging from virtual save-the-dates, to weekday weddings, to upcycled clothing and décor, reflect our rapidly changing and broadening culture.

With 2023 rapidly approaching, weddings are only going to get more interesting. To find the five major wedding trends you can expect to see everywhere in 2023, we took a look at the most stunning and innovative weddings hosted by one of the Philly area’s leading wedding venues, Springfield Country Club, in 2022. Here’s what we found.

2022 has been a busy year for weddings after two years of delays and rescheduling due to COVID. As we’ve moved into a new decade […]

11/22/2022

This Philly Doc Uses Revolutionary Robotics and Water Jets to Perform One of the Trickiest Prostate Surgeries

Dr. Steven Sterious at Temple Health introduced Philly to aquablation, which uses water jets to fix a problem most men will struggle with in their lifetime

There are few surgeries more challenging than prostate surgery, and few that can be more sensitive, and potentially scary, for patients. And yet many older […]

11/21/2022

These Are the 16 Worst People You'll See at Thanksgiving This Year

From the people who show up in Christmas sweaters to the ones who think it’s okay to bring a bottle of Cupcake wine or a supermarket pie, these are the worst people you'll see at Thanksgiving.

From the people who show up in Christmas sweaters to the ones who think it's okay to bring a bottle of Cupcake wine or supermarket pie.

11/21/2022

The Jawn Morgan Interview You've Been Waiting For

"People might hate me, they might hate Jawn Morgan," Morgan told Victor Fiorillo in an interview over the weekend. "But nobody hates Santa Claus. If you do, you’re a do*****ag."

Santa Claus?! Is nothing sacred, Jawn Morgan? We asked. He answered.

11/21/2022

12 Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails a Short Drive From Philly

These nature excursions within 40 minutes of the city will have you home in time for dinner... or lunch.

11/21/2022

Philly Today: AG Shapiro Has Already Received 2,500 Taylor Swift Ticket Complaints

After Sunday night's American Music Awards, Taylor Swift's lifetime AMA count is 40. That's a lot! Well you know what else is a lot? The number of complaints Josh Shapiro has received about Taylor Swift tickets and Ticketmaster. Plus: Quinta Brunson, Michelle Obama and... drone soccer?

His office normally gets 150 complaints per day about various things.

11/21/2022

Fun Events in Philly This Week

The short week is long on fun with holiday lights, shopping, theater, and much more around town.

11/20/2022

I Beg You, Just Let Philly's Baking Professionals Handle the Pie

Pie is the least forgiving part of the holiday menu. Let the professionals do their thing.

You've already got enough going on during Thanksgiving.

11/20/2022

Absolutely Hold Larry Krasner Accountable, But Not By Impeaching Him

Jared Solomon: Krasner must be held accountable, but not like this. Meanwhile, Harrisburg Legislators are wasting time they should be spending finding real solutions to the city's gun-violence crisis.

Solomon: Legislators in Harrisburg are wasting time they should be spending finding real solutions to the city's gun violence crisis.

11/20/2022

Over the River and Through the Woods

How did my house become Grandmother’s house? And what does that mean?

11/20/2022

Buy Local: 10 Philly Makers for All Your Eagles Gear

Locally made choices with cheeky graphics, throwback vibes, and even — dare we say it — a touch of fashion make it easier than ever to get your green on.

11/20/2022

77 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend

Holiday lights, craft markets, and the Philadelphia Marathon closes down the streets.

This weekend: Holiday lights, craft markets, and the Philadelphia Marathon closes down the streets. 

11/19/2022

6 Healthy (and Cheap!) Fall Date Ideas in Philadelphia

Here are six affordable, wellness-centric ways to make the most out of fall in Philly with your boo.

11/19/2022

These "Psychs on Bikes" Want to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon

Hitting the wall during Sunday's race? Not if Mitchell Greene and his team of bicycling psychologists have anything to do with it.

11/19/2022

Where to Go Indoor Rock Climbing in and Around Philadelphia

The local spots where beginners and seasoned climbers alike can chalk up and start scaling.