‘Phillymag’: More Dangerous Than Actual Homicide?

Nicer Philadelphia hotels sometimes give guests copies of Phillymag, because there’s no better way to let someone know about the city than by telling them all about the suburbs.

This month, though, the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association has warned hotels to think twice about giving Phillymag out due to the story about Philebrity editor Joey Sweeney.

No! Wait! Phillymag has a cover with a gun and the word Murder, and the hotels association wanted to let its members know that this month’s Philadelphia (the magazine) might not be the best introduction to Philadelphia (the city).

Not sure if it would do harm to the hotel industry, especially when they’re already in the hotel and, as Phillymag editor Larry Platt pointed out, a high murder rate would be, uh, more of a turnoff.

But, as we know, our city’s fine mayor is probably already burning copies of the magazine.

The Dead of Night [Phillymag]
Philadelphia, Meet Your Future [Phillymag]
Sept. 18: It’s Settled: John Street Truly Does Not Care If You Die Today As Long As ‘National Geographic’ Offshoot Magazines Keep Praising The City