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a remote virtual eye exam by an eye doctor
Be Well Philly

I Tried It: A Virtual Eye Exam

     Listen to the audio edition here: I really needed new glasses. This wasn’t so much because my prescription seemed to have changed. But […]

Things to Do

10 Can’t-Miss Works at “A Nation of Artists”

There’s a time each August — somewhere between the 10th consecutive day of stultifying heat and the moment you realize you’re now sick of water […]

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City Life

Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

To understand why so many Philadelphians are convinced the city is about to become America’s epicenter of professional women’s sports, you need to go back […]

Be Well Philly

Best of Philly Spotlight: How to Prep for HYROX

You’ve signed up for HYROX — now here’s how to crush the competition everyone’s talking about, from the all-out workouts (wall balls!) to the full-throttle […]

Restaurants

A Look at Ember & Ash’s Gastropub Glow-Up

Howdy, buckaroos! And welcome back to the weekly Foobooz food news round-up. Just a few quick things to get to this week — including (but […]

City Life

Rocker/TV Star/Vampire Honus Honus and Man Man Come Home

Honus Honus is a very busy man, man. When we spoke on the phone last week, he and his indie band Man Man — an […]

Restaurants

Philly’s Burger Boom: Why Chefs Are Elevating the American Classic

Burgers are having a moment in Philly. And we’re not just talking about your average fast-food fare. As the city’s dining scene shifts toward refined […]

Restaurants

Philly’s Top 10 New Year’s Day Breakfast Spots to Start 2022 Right

Your first meal of the new year is of the utmost importance. If you wake up, roll out of bed, and eat a measly bowl […]

Philadelphia Wedding

ASK THE EXPERT: How Can a Friend Or Family Member Legally Marry Us in Pennsylvania?

Q: We want my fiancé’s brother to marry us, but what do we need to know about getting him ordained to make sure it’s all […]

Restaurants

The Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails on Philly Menus Right Now

The non-alcoholic beverage industry has come a long way. There are now entire bottle shops and bars dedicated to serving booze-less booze and specialty drinks, […]

Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants: The Best of the New

Two years ago this month, we launched our annual 50 Best Restaurants list. Two months later, COVID came along and shut down our city, our […]

Philadelphia Wedding

ASK THE EXPERT: Should a Family Member Send Out Thank-You Notes on Behalf of a Delinquent Bride?

This particular Ask the Expert actually comes by way of the New York Times and Peggy Post’s Wedding Q&A column, because unlike most sticky etiquette […]

Restaurants

Brigantessa Ends Its Five-Year Run on East Passyunk Avenue

Brigantessa, the Neapolitan pizzeria on East Passyunk Avenue and sister restaurant of Le Virtù, has been sold to new owners. Its last day will be […]

Restaurants

Where to Drink in East Passyunk

East Passyunk is a community of neighborhood bars. The best spots tend to be populated by locals chatting amiably with their bartenders, picking up random […]

Restaurants

The Best Burgers in Philadelphia

Philly is fundamentally an unpretentious city. There are many more casual, neighborhood bars and pubs here than there are white table cloth restaurants and we […]