Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Be Well Philly

I Tried It: Navigating My ADHD With a New Philly-Made App

The payoffs and challenges of using NoPlex, a new ADHD app, for 30 days.

Things to Do

Dilworth Park’s Skating Rink and Holiday Market Open This Week

Dilworth unveils its ice-skating rink, Wintergarden maze, and holiday season plans for November.

Foobooz

Three Philly Artists Bottled Eagles Pride for Bird Gang Spirits’ New Collection

The limited-edition Artist Series celebrates the Eagles’ 1960 championship.

City Life

Brandon Graham Unretires, Rejoins the Eagles

Welcome back, BG! The two-time Super Bowl champ is back with the Birds.

Things to Do

Time Mission Brings Team-Based Adventure to Philly

Assemble your team and race through time-travel “portals” to beat the clock.

Things to Do

Here Comes Howl-o-ween: Philly’s Top Dog Halloween Parties

Dress up your doggo for costume contests, pet parades, and more spooky fun this season.

Things to Do

Where to Celebrate Halloween With Kids in Philly

From kid-friendly Halloween parties to spooky science to pumpkin everything, Philly’s little ones will definitely get plenty of wear out of those costumes this season.

City Life

Philadelphia Museum of Art Rebrands Itself as the Philadelphia Art Museum

Plus, the return of the Wawa Gobbler!

City Life

SEPTA Train Cars Pose “Immediate” Safety Risk, Says NTSB

The report comes on the heels of five SEPTA train fires this year, but the railcars are still being used on the Regional Rail.

Things to Do

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s New Album With These Philly Events

Are you ready for it? The Life of a Showgirl comes out on October 3rd, and Philly Swifties are making plans.

Things to Do

Halloween for Grownups: Pop-Up Bars and More

From macabre cocktails to costume parties to haunted jaunts, there are so many ways to embrace Spooky Season.

City Life

AIDS Walk Philly Bids Farewell After 40 Years

Plus, the Simpsons vs. Delco man legal battle comes to a conclusion.

Foobooz

The Best Oktoberfests Around Philly

The German beer fest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face.

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Things to Do

The Wanamaker Building Reawakens With a Series of Performances This Fall

Music and art will fill the historic space thanks to Opera Philadelphia’s “Pipe Up!” series.

City Life

5 Things We’re Most Excited About for Philly’s 250th Celebration

Philadelphia’s plans for America’s big birthday put neighborhoods and culture at the heart of the celebration.