Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Life & Style

Eagles Jewelry for the Fan Who Has Everything

Understated need not apply; elevate your style with these Birds baubles.

Be Well Philly

Pop-Up Pickleball Courts Debut at Dilworth Park

Pickleball is here! CityPickle expands to Philly for the fall, with plans for something more permanent.

City Life

Meet the TikTok-Famous Cat Living in a Mount Laurel Home Depot

Leo naps in a shopping cart, has a tiny t-shirt collection, and has stolen our hearts.

Things to Do

First-Ever National Coming Out Day Parade Planned for OURFest This Fall

Galaei unveils plans for the first parade of its kind in the nation, plus a festival and resource fair, this October.

City Life

The Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes Two Rescued Puma Cubs

The orphaned cubs were found in Kalama, Washington after they lost their mother.

Things to Do

Here’s What’s Planned for the First-Ever Philly Bookstore Crawl

Giveaways, book signings and more across over 20 indie book shops around town.

Things to Do

Drink Aboard a Spooky Pirate Ship on the Delaware River

The Shipwreck Saloon combines rum-based cocktails with pirate-based spooky stories, all on a historic tall ship docked in Philly.

Things to Do

7 Philly-Area Sunflower Farms to Brighten Your Summer

Where to go for picture-perfect fields, pick-your-own flowers, and fun on the farm.

Things to Do

Otherworld Brings a Trippy Immersive Experience to the Northeast

There’s no rules, just vibes. Just dystopian vibes.

City Life

There’s Now an All-Digital Wawa in Philly

Plus, an errant pet alligator returns!

Philadelphia Wedding

This Hot Pink Wedding Transformed the Horticulture Center into Barbie Land

The couple’s “flower dog,” Ellie, stole the show.

City Life

The Battle for 76 Place: Where Things Stand With the Sixers’ Arena Project One Year Later

The debate over the Sixers’ potential move from the Sports Complex to Center City has become a standoff involving Philly’s most powerful interests.

City Life

Philly Teens Need to Be Included in Our Public Spaces

The city needs to help empower teens to reimagine their public spaces, to give them a sense of belonging and ownership.

City Life

17 Big Ideas to Make Philly a Kid-Friendly City

A Philly that’s better for kids is better for everyone.

Things to Do

Barbie-Themed Parties and Pop-Ups in Philly

Pop-ups, cocktails … and glittery beer. Come on, Barbie, let’s go party.