Breaking Bread For Citizenship

The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

The Best Ways To Not Drink in Philly for Dry January

Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia

By Courtney DuChene

Can this New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?

University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger — though you can just go for the tasty food

By Malcolm Burnley
LANE JOHNSON’S SEASON OF STRONG MENTAL HEALTH

Lemons, Lemonade … and Lemon Rind

The two-time Super Bowl champ admires Food Network Star Robert Irvine’s work with our military and first responders as much as he lauds his attitude on life

By Lane Johnson

20+ Black-Owned Businesses That Do Good

Shops, cafés, pizza and water ice joints, beauty boutiques, bookstores, and even an auto mechanic whose Black owners are committed to making our city better

By Amber Burns and Charissa Howard
Philadelphia magazine

The Michelin Guide is a Good Thing for Philly … and the World

There's been a lot of talk about why Michelin would be bad for Philly's food scene. But it's not the existential threat you think it is.

By Kae Lani Palmisano
Philadelphia Magazine

What Does Freedom Taste Like?

Herr's "Flavored by Philly" chip contest returns with a patriotic twist.

By Jason Sheehan

How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly

Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.

By Christine Speer Lejeune

Building Community Through … Babka

In a sea of bakery pop-ups in Philly, Queen Village’s Rougarou Baking is a window into what makes this city so special

By Ellen Miller
Guest Commentary

How Much Is That Cheesesteak In the Window?

A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich. But what are restaurants to do with rising food prices?

By Zafeiris Akranis