Philly Mag Today

Five Philly wellness pros deliver the verdict on weighted vests, mouth tape, salmon DNA facials and more. Let's predict what will steal the spotlight in 2026.

Does solo dining make you an oddity, or is it a chance to know yourself and brush up on social skills that have atrophied since the pandemic? Food Editor Kae Lani Palmisano sits down with Associate Editor Shaunice Ajiwe to discuss the story behind her new story "Dining On My Own."

On today's episode, an entertaining history lesson, including some scholarly conjecture, about Philadelphia's famous New Year's Day parade.

One South Jersey resident decided to join suited-up pals in a Mummers comics club. This is her story.

Maryland is using an ACA provision to fund safe, legal abortions for Medicaid recipients — without costing taxpayers. Philadelphia could follow suit.

In a year of absurd (and often depressing) news stories, this Editor Pick is delightful instead of anxiety-inducing. Olivia Kram visited Lucky's Last Chance Great Weiner Race, an October tradition in Manayunk, and filed this report.

From dating rumors to charitable donations to slapping his son around, listen to all three episodes of Donald Trump and Wharton fashioned into a convenient weekend listen.

From a Northern Liberties parade to Krampus photo ops, Philly's holiday season is turning toward folklore, horns, and a little rebellion.

Terrill Haigler goes by the moniker Ya Fav Trashman. In this story, he makes the argument that little adjustments (like, setting up free trash cans in North Philly) can make a world of difference.

Anti-vaccine activists, including the country's top health official, offered, Paul Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, a million bucks to debate them. Here's why he said no.

This Guest Commentary was originally published by The Philadelphia Citizen.