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Be Well Philly

Our Big A-to-Z Guide to the Hottest Wellness Trends to Try Right Now

The wellness world is always evolving, with new activities and techniques popping up left and right. But how do you know what’s worthwhile and what’s […]

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Foobooz

5 COVID-Era Philly Food Innovations We Hope Stick Around Forever

It’s true that the biggest restaurant trend of 2020 was Existential Dread. But even the most horrible predicaments — like what COVID did to the […]

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Life & Style

The Enduring Appeal of Uggs

Crocs, mom jeans, windbreakers, sandals with socks: If you keep up with trends, you know it’s cool to be uncool these days. I’ve long held […]

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Foobooz

We’ve Got to Stop Opening Italian Restaurants in Philly

In 2013, I worked at a restaurant in Philly called Fitler Dining Room, led by an ambitious chef named Rob Marzinsky. He did things like […]

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Foobooz

Philly’s Next Big Food Trend Is … Canned Fish

Philadelphia’s next big food trend isn’t fresh or local. What’s New You can think of canned fish as charcuterie 2.0, in that the once lowbrow […]

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Life & Style

Philly Is Kind of Obsessed with Tarot Cards and Astrology Right Now

For journalists, it’s always a little startling when an interviewee asks the interviewer a personal question. When this happened to me a few months ago, […]

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Life & Style

3 New Boutiques to Shop — Plus the Latest Philly Shopping and Beauty News

Enterprising local fashionistas are no longer taking the risk of opening brick-and-mortar shops; they’re heading online instead. 1. Americae Gabriela Guaracao, a Villanova grad born […]

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Life & Style

Clothing Repair Shops Are In — but They Actually Were Never Out

This spring, around my fifth wedding anniversary, I started wearing my wedding shoes to work. A pair of sleek walnut brogues, they once felt too […]

Life & Style

Philadelphians Really Just Want to Be Kids Again

Embroidery, macramé, jewelry making, painting — this might read like the arts-and-crafts class schedule at your kid’s summer camp, but it’s not. These are actual […]

Be Well Philly

5 Popular Health Foods You’ll See Everywhere in 2018

When it comes to healthy eating, trends tend to have quite a bit of power. When Atkins became popular, bread was banished. When avocado toast […]

Shoppist

We Have Reached Peak Self-Care

Something peculiar happened in the wake of the presidential election. Along with all the op-eds focused on the resistance came a slew of other pieces […]

Shoppist

OMG, People Are Reselling Lululemon Items Online for Crazy Amounts of Money

Fans of capsule collections and limited-edition goods are no strangers to resellers. Often, these items are snatched up during opening-day chaos, or purchased en masse online […]

Shoppist

Apparently, Bison Is a Huge Trend in Philly

About a week ago, I wrote about local brand United by Blue’s Kickstarter campaign to begin production on ‘The Ultimate American Sock,’ socks that are […]

Shoppist

The Edit: 12 (New) Ways to Wear Plaid

Much like ditzy florals are spring’s pattern of choice, plaid belongs to fall. But the print has a long history, specifically with the dreaded school uniform. Luckily, […]

Shoppist

Temporary Tattoos Are Officially the Coolest New Accessories