Philly Mag Today

In the wake of high profile cases like Lindsay Clancy, renewed focus has been paid to postpartum services that help ease the transition period for baby and mother. Other states — New Jersey, for example — have launched programs that offer free at-home post-baby visits for every new mom. Could we do the same in Philly?

Diet fads are a dime a dozen, which has only been made worse by a flood of fake AI doctors and chatbots. But Philadelphia's top medical schools are taking the culinary reins to chip away at chronic diseases and the misinformation that surrounds them.

Arts and culture drives local economies and brings us all together.  So why is Philadelphia lagging so embarrisingly behind other cities?

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) Here's What Being an Eagles Fan Will Cost You This Season (7:25) Bringing Water Ice to Disneyland (12:55) One of George Washington's Enslaved Men was the First Celebrity Chef (16:15) Can We Really Drink Five Cups of Coffee a Day? (20:40) A Deep Dive into Philly's Fringe Festival (52:20) A Therapy Bus for Kids

On this episode of On The Record, Victor Fiorillo sits down with Nell Bang-Jensen, CEO and director of FringeArts, the nonprofit behind Philly's 30-year-old Fringe Festival. They talk about censorship, experimental theater, and the funding cuts that have hit the arts industry. They also chat about shows in a "yam-atorium" this year and one Belgian show taking place in a box. You can find tickets t...

West Philly native Lemier Mitchell took a hometown staple from a food truck to the Land of Mickey and Minnie.

This Saturday, August 30th, the Oxtail Collective is celebrating the life of Hercules Posey, a culinary genius who escaped bondage at the hands of George Washington. There will be live demos, tastings, panel discussions and shopping.  Register for free programming here. And get tickets to the Hercules Posey culinary experience  here.

Victor Fiorillo asked Dr. Mike and the answers may surprise you.

LeBron James might actually be making it more affordable to go to the Linc.

Kidology is a Southampton company tackling a growing problem in pediatric care: getting children developmental therapy when they need it, regardless of language, insurance or distance.  

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) Philly's Bad Behavior Gets Its Own Museum (10:30) Share the Trail. Seriously. (14:20) Best of Philly | Plantie Mame, the Diva of Dirt (27:30) Hospitality For All (31:10) Best of Philly | Saving the Planet, One Closet at a Time (45:25) The Philly Bike Train in Front of City Hall

Who are all those people standing outside City Hall with their bicycles? 

Honeysuckle is launching a pay-what-you-can lunch service in September meant to wrestle with issues of accessibility that affect every corner of the restaurant industry. While a prix-fixe lunch under $20 doesn't address all of the problems, an attempt is better than no attempt at all.

Meg Rider is a Medicare trainer, but moonlights as Plantie Mame, the Diva of Dirt with a penchant for swapping ... plant swapping. Rider recently won Best of Philly in the Fun & Games section. Victor Fiorillo sat down with her to discuss her alter ego and how things have changed since becoming a Best of Philly winner.

As Philly road rage has hit the Schuylkill River Trail, one local cyclist calls for her fellow riders to show some decorum. 

The Museum of the Philadelphian, which will showcase our penchant for booing, throwing objects, and killing robots, opens in September. Victor Fiorillo called up the creator.

On this episode, we highlight the Shopping & Style section. Lifestyle and weddings editor Kristen Schott chats with Caitlin Quirk, owner of The Garb Collection which is reimagining secondhand shopping as a means of combatting worldwide waste.

Your weekly long listen is here: (START) I Tried a Virtual Eye Exam (7:40) Chartreuse Is Mysterious, Rare, and There's a Worldwide Shortage (14:05) This French Musician Serenades...Animals (19:40) Should We Be Getting Pet Insurance? (26:05) Pay-What-You-Can Day (31:35) Chatting With the Owners of Dough Heads Pizza (40:30) My Kids Won't Let Me Post Baby Pictures on Facebook

Philadelphia may have the answer to the shortage of this green French liqueur.

On this episode of Dear Kimberly, one listener declared herself a first-time grandma and asked how she can publicly celebrate a new chapter in her life, while still honoring the boundaries set by her son and daughter-in-law.

Plumes, the French musician who has gone viral for singing to animals around the world, makes his debut at the Philadelphia Zoo.  And visit this story on the web for more event and ticket information.

We consider our animals to be part of the family. Then why, asks a former pet insurance professional, don't we plan ahead for their medical care?

August 26th is Pay-What-You-Can Day. But each Sunday, Post Haste lets customers set their own prices in order to make dining accessible to everyone.

On this episode of I Tried It, Victor Fiorillo says virtual eye exams are odd (and time-consuming), but  can  serve a valuable purpose.

"Big Rube" Reuben Harley grabbed a microphone and headed to Dough Heads Pizza on iconic 9th Street. He caught up with owners Joe Betzala and Justin Camardo about their genre-busting flavors and what it's like to operate a modern classic pizza shop in the heart of cheesesteak land.