Our Story
Philadelphia RowHome Magazine was born on a block in South Philly over sixteen years ago, out of a simple idea: this city deserves a magazine as interesting as its people.
Founded by Dorette Rota Jackson and Dawn, RowHome started as a neighborhood publication celebrating the character of Philadelphia's iconic row homes — the architecture, the block parties, the stoops, and the stories that make each street its own community.
What began as a hyperlocal print pamphlet grew, issue by issue, into a full-fledged lifestyle magazine covering every corner of the city — from the art galleries of Old City to the garden clubs of Germantown, the BYOB restaurants of South Philly to the real estate boom reshaping Fishtown and Kensington.
Today, RowHome Magazine reaches over 40,000 readers across the Greater Philadelphia region. We publish six times a year in print, with fresh content online daily. We are fiercely independent, unapologetically local, and proud to call Philadelphia home.
Dorette & Dawn, Founders
Our Mission
To celebrate the richness of Philadelphia life — its neighborhoods, its people, its food, its culture — through honest, beautiful, and deeply local journalism and storytelling.
Our Vision
A Philadelphia where every neighborhood has a voice, where community stories are told with dignity and craft, and where independent local media thrives for generations to come.
Our Values
Community first. Independent editorial. Authentic Philadelphia voices. Accurate, fair, and locally grounded coverage — always.
Meet the Team
Dorette Rota Jackson
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
A South Philly native, Dorette has been telling Philadelphia stories her entire career. Her writing spans food, culture, real estate, and community — always with a warm, deeply personal voice.
Dawn
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Dawn brings the visual soul of RowHome Magazine to life. Her eye for design and deep love of Philadelphia architecture and aesthetics defines the look and feel of every issue.
Anthony Panvini
Senior Staff Writer
Anthony covers Philadelphia neighborhoods, politics, and community affairs. He has been writing for RowHome since 2014 and is known for his deep-sourced neighborhood profiles.
Our Contributors
Writers, Photographers & Editors
RowHome is powered by a talented team of Philadelphia-based writers, photographers, and editors who cover everything from cheesesteaks to architecture to city council meetings.
Interested in contributing to RowHome Magazine? Reach out to our editorial team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Philadelphia RowHome Magazine publishes six print issues per year — roughly every two months. Our website at rowhomemag.com is updated daily with new articles, photo galleries, and neighborhood features.
Print copies are available at select newsstands, coffee shops, bookstores, and community centers throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Subscribers receive issues delivered directly to their homes. Contact us for the full list of distribution locations.
Visit our Subscribe page to see all plans including Digital, Print, and Bundle options. Gift subscriptions are also available — we'll send a personalized card to your recipient. Email subscribe@rowhomemag.com with any questions.
We welcome pitches from Philadelphia-based writers and photographers. Please send a brief (3–5 sentence) pitch describing your story idea, its relevance to Philadelphia readers, and links to two or three previous clips to editorial@rowhomemag.com. We read every pitch and respond within 2–3 weeks.
We offer print, digital, and integrated advertising packages. Visit our Advertise page to see package details, or email advertising@rowhomemag.com to request a media kit and current rate card.
Absolutely. RowHome Magazine is independently owned and operated by RowHome Magazine LLC. Advertising does not influence editorial decisions. Our editorial team operates under a strict separation of church and state — the newsroom sets its own agenda based on what's important to Philadelphia readers.
We take accuracy seriously. If you spot an error in any of our content, please email editorial@rowhomemag.com with the article title, the error, and the correct information. We investigate all correction requests and issue corrections promptly when warranted.
All content published by RowHome Magazine is protected by copyright. Brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link back to the original article are generally acceptable. Republishing full articles, photos, or graphics requires written permission. Please contact editorial@rowhomemag.com for licensing inquiries.