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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 12h

Pennsylvania's richest man has reportedly thrown at least $2.5 million at Donald Trump's ballroom project. Plus, why the NBA just dinged Embiid for $50,000.

Philly Today: Main Line Billionaire Donates at Least $2.5 Million to Trump Ballroom

Plus, why the NBA just dinged Embiid for $50,000.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 17h

The Art Museum CEO was terminated via email for “cause” this morning.

Sasha Suda Out as CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum

The museum director was terminated via email for “cause” this morning.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 1d

Who’s running for Philadelphia District Attorney, City Controller, and local and statewide judicial posts on November 4th, and what do they stand for? @thephilacitizen.bsky.social has you covered:

2025 General Election in Philadelphia, PA

The 2025 general election in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania include candidates for District Attorney, City Controller, many Judges

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 3d

In 2022, Phila Lorn was making hoagies. Rachel Lorn was a banquet director. Now, three years later, the Mawn chef is a James Beard Award winner, and they’re sitting atop a growing food empire. And it all started with one thing.

Phila and Rachel Lorn's Trick to Success? Desperation

In 2022, Phila Lorn was making hoagies. Rachel Lorn was a banquet director. Now, three years later, the Mawn chef is a James Beard Award winner, and they’re sitting atop a growing food empire.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 4d

Big news: @thephilacitizen.bsky.social , the city’s member-supported, nonprofit, solutions-oriented digital news organization, has bought Philadelphia magazine. Learn more about why this is a win for Philadelphia here: www.phillymag.com/news/2025/10...

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 4d

Here's where to find all things metaphysical and ritual — like crystals, tarot and oracle decks, and energy-clearing kits in Philly

The Best Philly-Area Shops For Your Next Witchy Haul

Here's where to find all things metaphysical and ritual — like crystals, tarot and oracle decks, and energy-clearing kits.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 4d

Where to find the most festive streets, sweetest hauls, and spookiest decorations across Philadelphia.

The Best Trick-or-Treating Blocks in Philly

Where to find the most festive streets, sweetest hauls, and spookiest decorations across Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 5d

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

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

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

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 5d

Longtime Philly Mag reporter Victor Fiorillo explains why he sued a Delco man over angry Facebook comments – and how he won.

How a Philly Mag Journalist Sued an Angry Facebook Commenter – and Won

Allow me, the journalist, to explain.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 5d

Bird Gang Sprits’ limited-edition Artist Series celebrates the Eagles’ 1960 championship with bottles designed by Philly-favorite artists. Here’s what inspired them:

How Three Philly Artists Bottled Eagles Pride for Bird Gang Spirits’ New Collection

The limited-edition Artist Series celebrates the Eagles’ 1960 championship.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 5d

Tributes are pouring in from all over the rock-and-roll world about the sudden death of Pierre Robert. Here's what his longtime friend Jon Bon Jovi has to say.

Philly Today: Bon Jovi Remembers His Friend Pierre Robert

The two were longtime friends. Robert died on Wednesday.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 6d

The terrible news is true. WMMR DJ Pierre Robert has died.

Pierre Robert Has Died at the Age of 70

The terrible news is true.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

After years of delays, the popular WineDive is reopening in a new spot with a new menu and an “old Hollywood meets Atlantic City” vibe.

WineDive Sets an Opening Date in Rittenhouse

After years of delays, the popular wine bar is reopening in a new spot with a new menu and an “old Hollywood meets Atlantic City” vibe.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

Yes, there's a monstrous hurricane in the Caribbean. And it's still October. But Fox 29 thought this was the ideal time to tell us how much snow Philly will get this winter. Plus, Philly exports one of its worst cheesesteaks to Baltimore.

Philly Today: Fox 29 Thinks It Already Knows How Much Snow We Will Get This Winter

Plus, Philly exports one of its worst cheesesteaks to Baltimore.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

This week in Philly: Halloween festivities, Día de los Muertos, Cookbooks & Convos, scary movies in the Wanamaker Building, and Kimberly Akimbo at the Academy of Music.
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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

At Griddle & Rice, American breakfast classics meet savory Indonesian comfort food in a casual, all-day cafe.

The Indonesian Cafe Serving Philly's Most Comforting Breakfast

At Griddle & Rice, American breakfast classics meet savory Indonesian comfort food in a casual, all-day cafe.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 7d

We now know more about the disturbing case against sex offender Michael Hochman, the Philly journalist who has written for the Inquirer, Crossing Broad, and Visit Philadelphia.

Disturbing Details Emerge In Child Sex Offense Case Against Philly Journalist

Plus, how a "letter of support" from a Visit Philadelphia exec wound up being presented to the judge.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 8d

From a rich lobster soup to the fanciest Halloween chocolates, these must-have eats won't be on the menu for much longer.

The Best Bites in Philly You Can't Miss This Week

From a rich lobster soup to the fanciest Halloween chocolates, these must-have eats won't be on the menu for much longer.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 8d

Local Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is romancing Jacqui Heinrich, Trump's most-hated Fox News reporter.

Philly Today: Local Congressman Romancing Trump's Most-Hated Fox Reporter

Plus, the death of pickleball?

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Bradford Pearson @bradfordpearson.bsky.social · 12d

Ever since Google started gobbling up all of our guides and barfing them up in their AI results, we've shifted the food coverage at @phillymag.com to be more story-forward, with some service tucked inside. Here's a great example of how we're trying to stay ahead and still give readers great recs:

Where Have Philly's Greek Restaurants Gone?

Dmitri’s, Effie's, and Center City's Little Pete's may be gone, but you can still get great Greek food if you know where to look.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 11d

Joey Merlino refused to participate in the new Netflix series about the Philly mob that's such a big, well, hit. (He recently told us via text that the mere idea of the show was "a fucking disgrace".) But he did agree to sit down with Victor Fiorillo earlier this year for one hell of an interview.

Joey Merlino Would Like to Get Some Things Off His Chest

The supposdely former mafioso is no fan of Angelo's or the Godfather.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 13d

The list is here! Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians: the top leaders, pioneers, and changemakers for 2025.

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians Right Now

Our top leaders, pioneers, and changemakers for 2025

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 13d

Philadelphia's Stateside Vodka, maker of those hugely popular Surfside cans, has filed a federal lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch, one of the biggest beverage companies in the world.

Stateside Sues Anheuser-Busch Over Very Familiar-Looking Drinks

We honestly thought they were the same products at first glance.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14d

At Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate's new restaurant, each dish — from the bread course to the caviar-topped burger — is plated with a powerful narrative.

Why Honeysuckle Is the Most Important Restaurant in Philly Right Now

At Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate's new restaurant, each dish — from the bread course to the caviar-topped burger — is plated with a powerful narrative.

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Philadelphia Magazine @phillymag.com · 14d

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is rolling out a menu catering specifically to customers using GLP-1 medications.

Cuba Libre Introduces Philly's First GLP-1 Menu

Plus: Everything you need to know about Philly's newest food hall, River Twice announces "7 Deadly Sins" dinner, and Cider Week returns.

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