Meme this: How a second-gen Filipino-American landed at the heart of Philly’s internet community
Recognize the name Michaelangelo Ilagan? You might know him better as @mikeyil.
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And the winner of our Philly Geek Awards cosplay contest is…
Check out all these top-notch costumes.
2017 Philly Geek Awards winners
Congrats to all the gamers, makers and scientists who were nominated this year
Billy Penn will host the Philly Geek Awards inaugural cosplay contest
Grab your cape and mask. We're gettin' judgy.
Philly Geek Awards 2017 nominees: The makers, scientists and gamers shaping the city
See who wins Mission Leader, Startup Leader and Geek of the Year Aug. 26 at the black tie event.
Anchor abuse, morning sports TV, start-ups bloom: The news about news in 2015
Some things launched, some things shrank, and Philly Mag stirred up racial controversy (again). It's been a busy 12 months.
Who’s Next: 16 young Philadelphians shaping the arts scene
These artists and leaders have been identified in this edition of "Who's Next" as some of the most dynamic people under 40 who are shaping this city.