About Phillyist
Phillyist is a website about Philadelphia and everything that happens in it. That means news and events, restaurants and bars, happenings and goings-on.
MastheadEditors: Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey, Andrew Johnston
Associate Editors: Allison Krumm, Ross Currie, Joe Ross
[Phillyist Staff]
Publisher and co-founder: Jake Dobkin
Executive Editor and co-founder: Jen Chung
Technology: Neil Epstein
FAQ
- Can anyone write for Phillyist? No. But we'd love to hear from you if you are interested. Phillyist is always looking for new contributors who can make the site even better. So if you are a writer or blogger and you think you have something to add to Phillyist, please send us an email that explains why you should be part of the Phillyist team. Be sure to direct us to some examples of your writing, as well.
- I have an event I would like to publicize. Can I send Phillyist a press release? Sure! Email us your stuff and if we think your event deserves mention in Phillyist, we will write about it.
- Where do I send news tips, gossip, rumors or anything else I think the fine people at Phillyist should know about? Email us. We'd love our readers to be our eyes and ears in the city. If one of your tips makes it onto the site, we'll give you credit for the scoop. If you're not so concerned about getting credit, you can leave us an anonymous tip here.
- My business would like to advertise on Phillyist. Can we? You bet. Prospective advertisers should contact Jake Dobkin, the site's publisher.
- What's on the Phillyist logo? From left, they are: the Liberty Bell, One Liberty Place, Two Liberty Place, Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, and the Rocky statue. The logo was designed by Allison Krumm.
Fun facts
- Phillyist is the thirteenth website by Gothamist Inc. Gothamist.com, which covers New York City, launched in 2002.
- If you want to learn more about Gothamist, please read their about and advertising pages.



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