Senior Reporter at Philadelphia Magazine
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Philly Today: It’s Now Cheaper to Fly to Pittsburgh From Philadelphia Than Drive
New flights start May 16th. Plus, a breathtaking new local album.
Philly Today: When That Phone Call From Your Kid Actually Isn’t
A local couple was just scammed out of $34,000.
Kalaya Owner “Nok” Defends Her $95 Tom Yum Soup
Five years after she opened her juggernaut restaurant Kalaya, the James Beard-winning chef talks being the best, meeting her husband on a plane, and why she scoffs at “New American.”
Philly Today: A Food Bank Fight Fumes in Delco
It’s “complicated,” says an attorney representing one of the feuding food banks. You can say that again!
Philly Today: Shootings Have Plummeted to Pre-Pandemic Levels
And homicides are headed that way as well. Plus, Cecily Tynan tried her best to clear up eclipse misinformation.
The Region’s Best Chick-fil-A Alternative Is Expanding
If you love Chick-fil-A’s food but not its reputation, Crisp Chik’n has what you’re looking for.
Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV
The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.
An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia
From crime to trash to the economy, there are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city.
SEPTA’s New “High-Tech” Fare Gates Are Astonishingly Easy to Beat
The agency insists the devices will curb fare evasion. Others, including SEPTA employees, aren’t so sure.
Philly Today: Don’t Be So Happy About the Possible Death of Made In America
Plus, Mayor Parker cracks down.
Can This Woman Convince People to Return to Center City in Droves?
Prema Katari Gupta, the brand-new head of the Center City District, talks trash, public safety, and the (good!) omens for Philly’s downtown.
Philly Today: Our Hoagies Cover Story Wins Coveted National Magazine Award
So we’re officially declaring today Hoagie Day in Philadelphia. Go out and eat one.
Philly Today: Some of America’s Best Public Schools Are Right Here
So says a new study. Plus, CAPA in upheaval over controversial play.
Philly Today: City to Actually Start Sweeping its Streets this Week
Not an April Fools joke. Plus, the world is descending on the city for WrestleMania.