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This Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Villanova Home Invites the Outdoors In

Lauren Thomsen saw the possibilities immediately: a sprawling mid-mod pad set into a hillside in Villanova, with a desperate need for a fresh design perspective. […]

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Where to Watch Free Outdoor Movies in Philadelphia This Summer

When it comes to free outdoor flicks, you have a lot of options this summer. So dust off your blanket, pack some snacks and find […]

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The Best Philly-Area Pools With Day Passes

Looking to cool off this summer, but don’t have your own pool or a country club membership? No sweat! Below, a list of pools at […]

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Your Guide to Wawa Welcome America, Philadelphia’s Official July 4th Celebration

Philadelphia basically invented independence, so of course we’re going to do the Fourth of July up right. And with America turning 250 this year, the […]

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Where to Find Philly’s Fanciest Hot Dogs

     Listen to the audio edition here: The smoky scent of a backyard barbecue on the wind. The snap of a seventh-inning stretch. Hot […]

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5 Pre-Wedding Wellness Ideas Around Philly

Relax, break a sweat, and vent at these local studios. Stretch it out at: OHMGrown Yoga Collingswood Find your zen via OHMGrown’s low-cost, hour-long community […]

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Be Well Philly

Public Pools Where You Can Swim for Free in Philadelphia

This year, Philadelphians have the chance to enjoy some relief from the sweltering summer heat at free public pools in Philadelphia. Over 60 Philadelphia public […]

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Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic

As Philly warms up and the parks fill with loungers and lunchers, there’s no better time to plan a picture-perfect picnic. We’ve already given you […]

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The Best Outdoor Yoga Classes in and Around Philly

Rising temperatures and later sunsets are the perfect ingredients for outdoor workouts. (Talk about that serotonin boost!) And what better way to find Zen than […]

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Our Favorite Scenic Picnic Spots in Philly

Picnics are good for many things: soaking up some sun; avoiding a sad-desk-lunch situation; crafting a barefoot, blanket’s-eye-view Instagram post, just to name a few. […]

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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia

On June 19th, 1865, nearly two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to free the country’s remaining […]

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Life & Style

Getaway: A Classic Beach Vacation in Cape Cod

Like most Philadelphians, I venture to the Jersey Shore when I need my toes in the sand and a breezy respite from city living. But […]

City Life

What Money-Smart Parents Teach Their Kids

     Listen to the audio edition here: With schools winding down and summer kicking into high gear, we’re about to witness another wave of […]

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Your Guide to the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square

Franklin Square is once again lit up with giant, colorful sculptures of steel and silk. From the fan-favorite 160-foot-long dragon to an entire section dedicated […]

Philadelphia Wedding

From Flower Dogs to Ring-Bearing Hawks: How to Include Animals in Your Wedding

Love your dog? Love your dog so much you want your four-legged friend to be a part of your Big Day? No sweat — at […]