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The Milkshakes You Should Order in Philly Right Now

It’s high summer here in Philadelphia, and that means it’s hot, sticky, and sweaty out — which is the perfect excuse to duck into your […]

City Life

Permits, Parking and Kiddie Pools: How to Throw a Raging Philly Block Party This Year

The first mention of the phrase “block party” in the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer didn’t come until 1902. Once Philly discovered the block party, […]

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Where to Eat Hot Dogs in Philadelphia

Philly has lost some legends in the hot dog game over the past few years (RIP Texas Wieners), but our bars, restaurants and food carts […]

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Be Well Philly

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

OMG Breakout: Skin House Facial Bar This new 50-minute treatment uses deep cleaning and gentle exfoliation to clear congested pores, reduce inflammation, and minimize future […]

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Where to Find Great Barbecue in Philadelphia

No longer do Philadelphians have to trek South to eat good barbecue: An influx of barbecue spots in the city and surrounding suburbs have given […]

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City Life

Got Your COVID-19 Vaccine? These Are the Freebies and Perks Around Philly You Should Know About

Beer, donuts, gift cards and more! Businesses and health experts around Philadelphia have been ramping up efforts to incentivize residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat Lasagna in Philadelphia

When it comes to baked pastas, lasagna is the king. The glory is in the variety: Almost anything can be slathered in between thin sheets […]

Things to Do

6 Places to Watch Spectacular Philadelphia Sunsets

A few days back, there was a spectacular sunset in Philadelphia, and my timeline filled with brilliantly colored photos. There’s something magical about catching the […]

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Restaurants

These Are the Must-Try Treats at Six Old-School Philly Bakeries

Philadelphians, um, like to eat. That’s hardly news here in the land of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and soft-shell crabs. But in a world that seems […]

Be Well Philly

Where to Play Bocce Ball Around Philadelphia

The sport of bocce ball dates back to 5200 B.C., the approximate date it was depicted on the wall of an Egyptian tomb, according to […]

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Restaurants

8 Must-Have Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic

Barn Cat Cheese from Conscious Cultures Creamery A bloomy vegan blue that will make you reexamine all your vegan cheese opinions. Lemonade from Micah’s Mixx […]

Restaurants

Where to Eat Fish and Chips in Philadelphia

Any food culture that says fried fish and fried potatoes is a balanced meal is a food culture we can get down with. Luckily, Philly […]

Restaurants

Cake Is Having a Real Moment in Philly Right Now

After a dismal year full of cancelled parties and holidays spent alone, layer cakes — the official dessert of celebrations — are having a moment. […]

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Be Well Philly

Six Fruit Trees and Plants That Will Thrive in Your Philly Rowhouse Garden

One of the first things my daughter and her husband did when they bought a house in 2016 was plant an apple tree. It was […]

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Property

Living in Media: A Neighborhood Guide

A Trolley Runs Through it Media may be one of the last suburbs in America to have a Main Street with a trolley. And that […]