Philly Mag Today

With so many visitors from non-tipping cultures traveling to the city, there's a proposal on the table from the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association to automatically add a 20% gratuity.

One West Philly woman wants to help through "grief weaving." Victor Fiorillo explains.

Philly Mag food writer Chloé Pantazi-Wolber joins the show to talk about her recent article, Where Philly's 2026 James Beard Nominess Like to Eat (and Drink).

Locals have a lot to say about the atrocious cheesesteaks featured in Hallmark's new movie To Philly with Love. Listen as Kae Lani Palmisano breaks down this sandwich hate crime.

A shocking number of streets in Philly don't have sidewalks. Others are poorly maintained. Can't we do something about this? Malcolm Burnley does a deep dive into what it would take to make our sidewalks better.

Your weekly long listen is here.

(START) Inside One Couple's Cat Nightmare

(8:40) Let's Talk About Dogs in the City

(26:10) Pairing Haircuts With Health Care

(34:05) The Petition for an Ona Judge Day

(52:40) Dear Kimberly | How Can We Cope With Despair?

(59:25) It Is Now Safe to Care About the Flyers

Philly Mag's Laura Swartz and Shaunice Ajiwe join the show to talk about proper pooch etiquette. From carrying around those little green bags to bringing your pup into the store, Laura and Shaunice run through the dos and don'ts.

Laura's updated guide to dog-friendly restaurants and bars can be found here.

And Shaunice is the author of How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?

In a season full of ups and downs, first-year head coach Rick Tocchet and an unexpected core of rising stars has given the city's most devoted fan base — and Bryce Harper — hope.

In this episode, Victor Fiorillo tells the story of one South Philly couple who live with the overpowering odor of their neighbor's cats. $40,000 in attorney fees and 20 visits from inspectors have not conquered the stench that is ruining their lives.

Ronnie Polaneczky, senior editor at Philadelphia magazine, recently wrote the article "Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day." She joins Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDS, accompanied by Carl Singley who co-founded the Ona Judge Coalition, to talk about a major push to commemorate Judge with her own day.