Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Foobooz

Sweet Freedom: An Ode to the Margate Dairy Bar

Down the Shore, you get your first taste of independence served in a cone.

Foobooz

The 2024 Guide to Dining Down the Shore

From LBI to Cape May, our picks for this season’s can’t-miss bites

City Life

The Philadelphian’s Guide to Adopting, Pampering and Traveling With Your Pet

Whether you’re looking to adopt a four-legged friend or simply searching for a new way to pamper your pet, we’ve got you (and your bestie) covered.

City Life

8 New Ways to Pamper Your Philly Pets

From doggy brunch to tribute tattoos, here are the latest ideas for living your best life with your furry friends.

City Life

This Philly Animal Shelter’s Elaborate Photo Shoots Lead to Snapshot-Worthy Adoptions

Themed sessions at ACCT Philly are capturing the hearts of potential pet parents.

Philadelphia Wedding

Here’s How to Incorporate Kids Into Your Wedding

Life-cycle celebrant and officiant Alisa Tongg shares special ways she’s seen couples honor the children in their lives.

City Life

Are These Taylor Swift Lyrics About Jason Kelce?

Sure, she drops references to boyfriend Travis, but it’s the elder Kelce I’m interested in finding in The Tortured Poets Department.

Things to Do

Where to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s New TTPD Album in Philly

Listening sessions, dance parties, and much more planned for Swifties around town

Philadelphia Wedding

Fresh Wedding Music for Your Philadelphia Big Day

From dance-party DJs to Philly’s favorite brass band, here are some one-of-a-kind choices.

City Life

10 Bonkers Things That Happened at WrestleMania 40

Our favorite moments, from Jason Kelce to the return of The Rock to South Street antics that could only happen here

Life & Style

Jimmy Gorecki and Temple University Drop New “Skateboard Owls” Streetwear Collection

The Temple alum behind JSP teamed up with North Philly-based Boathouse Sports to create cherry-and-white apparel honoring the university’s place in skate-culture history.

Things to Do

Celebrate Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter With These Philly Events

Grab your sequin cowboy hats, because it’s a real-life boogie and a real-life hoedown.

Things to Do

Our Guide to the Can’t-Miss Phillies Home Games This Season

From fireworks to London to giveaways you’ll want to steal from your kids, here are the games to have on your radar.

Life & Style

This South Philly Sports Apparel Brand Is a Home Run With Fans

With Blessed in Distress, Jennifer Basile hand-dyes sweatshirts inspired by the Phillies and other teams.

Things to Do

This Art Exhibit Is Low-Key the Best Free Self-Care in Philly Right Now

In 2024, the gamification of care speaks volumes. And the Coconut Pods don’t hurt, either.