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13 Classic Philly Diners to Eat at Because We Missed Them So Much

Philly loves diners. As a city, we understand the need for a go-t0 spot in every neighborhood where you can get a late night milkshake, […]

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Crab Shacks! Dairy Bars! BBQ! All the Best Places to Eat on the Way to the Shore

Your trip to the ocean can include plenty of mouthwatering meals … as long as you know where to look. By Victor Fiorillo, Jason Sheehan […]

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Driving Route 49 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Foot-Long Dogs and a “Belly Buster” Burger

Seemingly untouched by time or history or, really, development of any kind, Route 49 is a country road preserved, with idyllic views of farmland and […]

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Driving White Horse Pike to the Shore: Where to Stop for Sweet Jersey Corn and Amazing Elk Burgers

Time was, the White Horse Pike was a toll road named after a local tavern, best known for the ginormous metal horse that hovered over […]

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Driving Routes 70/72 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Amazing Pies, Ice Cream, and Tacos Al Pastor

This amble through the Pine Barrens has a rustic sort of charm, with abundant farm stands and forested back roads lusher than any highway. And […]

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Driving Route 47 to the Shore: Where to Stop for Oysters, Cheesecake and Massive Sticky Buns

Also known as Delsea Drive (so named because it takes you from the Delaware River to the sea), Route 47 is a meandering road that […]

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Driving Black Horse Pike to the Shore: Where to Stop for Square Pizza and Filipino Crabs

Long before we all hopped on the A.C. Expressway, the Black Horse Pike and its sister, the White Horse Pike, were the way it was […]

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Breathe the Sweet Summer Air at These 6 Philly-Area Lavender Farms

Lavender has been used for centuries for its distinctive fragrance, flavor and wellness properties. With soft spikes of purple blooms, lavender is particularly known for […]

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Where to Eat Ceviche in Philly Right Now

When it’s too hot to cook (and too hot to eat hot food) we turn to ceviche, crudo, tiradito, and other super-fresh fish dishes that […]

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Worth the Drive: Visiting Henry Mercer’s Bucks County Masterpieces

It’s a rare Bucks County schoolkid who hasn’t gawked at the interior of the Mercer Museum in amazement. Who on earth assembled all this stuff? […]

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It’s Officially Spritz Season in Philly

Aperol spritzes can be very disappointing. We’ve probably all had that experience of feeling the summer vibes, ordering an aperol spritz with visions of refreshing, […]

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Eight Foods You Don’t Know About Unless You’re From Philly

In our buy-local day and age, it’s hardly surprising that regional specialties have become all the fashion. From Native American Three Sisters recipes to New […]

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12 Fried Chicken Sandwiches to Eat in Philadelphia Right Now

We can all agree: There’s a difference between great fried chicken and a great fried chicken sandwich. A fried chicken sandwich needs a perfect bun, […]

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13 Ways to Have the Ultimate Poconos Summer Vacation

Maybe, for as long as you can remember, the beach was your go-to summer escape. Then 2020 happened, your world shrank, and the Poconos — […]

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The Best Poconos Hikes, Parks and Natural Wonders to Explore Now

Our favorite Poconos hikes, parks and natural wonders. Tannersville Cranberry Bog Monroe Eons ago, a glacial lake formed in what is now Canada and crept […]