Philly Mag Today

Your weekly long listen is here: (Start) Old City's Newest Restaurant Is Suddenly Without a Chef...or a Menu (4:30) The Italian Market Bible (16:50) Philly's Restaurant Scene Then and Now (34:20) Ask Dr. Mike | How Scared Should We Be of Ticks? (49:30) Sick of Doomscrolling?

Decades after running Philadelphia magazine, our former editor went on a 250-stop mission to see how much the dining scene has changed. Food editor Kae Lani Palmisano sat down with Eliot Kaplan to chat about it.

From veal to the Virgin Mary — a Philly Italian's guide. For even more tips on the Italian Market, visit this story on the web.

Anybody want to run the kitchen at the Monto?

Lyme disease is on the rise, deer ticks are thriving, and the classic bullseye rash isn't always there to let you know you've got the disease. Dr. Mike explains what to watch for — and what to do if you get bitten.

Try an "analog bag" instead. This functional catch-all holds items chosen to keep you occupied by anything but your phone — crafts, books, toys, and games.

From better conversations to easier-to-understand test results, here's how artificial intelligence is reshaping everyday healthcare in the Philadelphia region.

Happy Independence Day!

Welcome to your holiday long listen. (Start) Thomas Paine: The Most Influential Philadelphian Who Ever Lived (28:10) Wait, Is the United States…Good at Soccer? (51:00) A Railway Swing Bridge in Southwest Philly and Fears of "Green Gentrification" (58:25) Auston Trusty, the World Cup and Philadelphia (1:12:05) Dear Kimberly | How Do I Stay Friends With a "Negative Nancy"?

Thomas Paine came again. He wrote again. And nothing was ever the same.

Thomas Paine came. He wrote. And nothing was ever the same again.

With the country's golden generation of players coming into their prime—and with an infusion of Philly-area talent—the U.S. men's national team stands on the precipice of a historic World Cup run. Philly Mag's features editor, Bradford Pearson, sat down with Leander Shaerlaeckens, author of  The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, for a deep...

Is it possible to maintain a connection with someone so determined to see the bad in every situation, or is it better to distance myself? Do you have a question for Kimberly? Fill out our form and we'll do our best to feature it in an upcoming episode.

In a special interview edition, Olivia Kram checks in with Media's own Auston Trusty, Team USA's newest World Cup superstar, on bringing his Philly-ness to the world stage.

The re-opening of a new rail bridge in Southwest Philadelphia will connect one of the city's poorest neighborhoods to jobs and green space downtown. Will local residents be the ones who benefit?

Your weekly long listen is here. (START) After Child Sexual Assault Conviction, Veteran Philly Guitarist Returns to Stage (10:45) Danny Simmons Jr. Belonged to the People (20:30) Philly's City Tavern Will Reopen With an Alt-History Menu (26:00) I Tried It | Learning to Row at Penn Athletic Club (30:20) A Conversation with the Mr. Softee Crossing Guard

Mike Tyler went from sharing the stage with Pearl Jam and LL Cool J to a prison cell and lifetime on the Pennsylvania Megan's Law registry. Now, he's back. Is the Philly music scene ready for this?

The artist, who died on June 14th, was an advocate for creatives across Philadelphia and a voice for the underrepresented.

While the new seasonal pop-up has a historic backdrop, the food and drink lineup at The Garden at City Tavern is decidedly 2026.

One writer, new to "ergs" and "quads," discovers that b eing on the water isn't just a physical workout, but  a mental one.

Reuben Harley catches up with friend Jamele Ransom, who became a viral sensation for saving kids and eating Mr. Softees.

Your weekly long listen is here:  (START) Philly's Top (Hot) Dogs (3:35) Philly's Two Big James Beard Wins (9:25) Juneteenth in the Shadow of the 250th (19:35) Philly's Lezborhood (24:10) Dear Kimberly | How Can I Forge Meaningful Family Bonds? (28:15) How to Teach Kids About Money

WURD host James Peterson says the miracle of Black life — despite centuries of alienation from our American experiment — is the insistence on finding kinship with each other. 

One generation may have its estrangements, but the next doesn't need to pay the price.

A long-overdue victory and a major national title just sent a clear message to the rest of the country about the caliber of Philadelphia restaurants. You can find the full list of finalists and winners for the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards here.