Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Things to Do

LOVE Park’s “Flying Saucer” Hosts a New Festival of Trees

The brand-new Festival of Trees benefits CHOP — and Santa’s there, too!

Things to Do

Your Guide to Tinseltown in FDR Park

Everything to see, do and eat — including when to catch Gritty Claus!

Things to Do

Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature Lights Up the Holidays

A flamingo tree, floating jellyfish, and a penguin who loves Elton John.

Life & Style

The Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

Here’s everything you need to ensure your celebration impresses everyone on your guest list.

Ange Branca Sate Kampar
Foobooz

The Triumphant Return of Philly’s Star-Chef Dinner Series

Plus: why the Eeva closing stings, the goods on Schulson’s newest spot, a second Rosy’s Taco Bar, Evil Genius’s beer-naming contest and out-of-this-world doughnuts.

City Life

This Year’s Eagles Christmas Album Has a Deluxe Version and a 500-Piece Puzzle

Presale starts Friday, November 3rd, so set your reminders.

City Life

Wells Fargo Center Unveils Upgrades Amid Arena Debate

The new locker rooms and behind-the-scenes areas are shiny and state-of-the-art, but will they be enough to keep the Sixers around?

Foobooz

It’s Spooky Season and ‘Wawa Has Pizza’ Is Starting to Sound Like a Threat

Plus, guess who’s got 4,000 bottles of rare whiskey they’re looking to unload?

Life & Style

Jimmy Gorecki Drops New JSP x Eagles Streetwear Line

The collection releases today and spans the different shades of green that represent the Birds’ eras: kelly and midnight.

City Life

Dispatches From Gritty’s Chaos Corner and More of What’s New at Wells Fargo Center

Gold-leaf cheesesteaks, a Stephen Starr restaurant, and even more mischief from the Flyers mascot.

Foobooz

Where to Watch the Phillies in the Playoffs

Philly bars where you can bank on being surrounded by other fans who are just as excited/anxious as you are.

Dolph Lundgren (aka Drago from Rocky) in a Zaxby's commercial that makes it clear that Zaxby's doesn't understand Philly or cheesesteaks at all
Foobooz

Someone Tell Drago and Zaxby’s There’s No Such Thing as a “Philly” in Philly

Plus: Burgertime NJ calls it quits. Lots of Santucci’s news. And a new brunch for you to check out.

City Life

The Ultimate Guide to the Phillies 2023 Playoffs

Where to watch, how to watch, who to watch, and everything else you need to know about Red October.

City Life

There’s a New Gritty Calendar and You Must Buy It Immediately

Stare into those orange googly eyes for 12 months straight.

Things to Do

Catch Classic Scary Movies in Philly This Month

It’s all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus.