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City Life

Philly Woman Slams Facebook and Instagram in New Lawsuit, Claiming They Harmed Her

Amid the growing outcry against Meta over its Facebook and Instagram products, a Philadelphia woman has sued the social media behemoth, alleging that she became […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

A Purple Royalty-Themed Engagement-Photo Session at Philly Landmarks

We’ve said it countless times, and we’ll say it again: Philly has no shortage of beautiful places to snap wedding photos — from engagement portraits […]

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Just Listed: Hidden Trinity in Queen Village

If you’ve been following our “Trinity Tuesday” feature, you’ve probably seen me wax rhapsodic about the little pedestrian-only alleys in Queen Village and Bella Vista […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Intimate Vaux Studio Wedding Was Infused With Modern ’70s Touches

There’s something to be said for keeping your ceremony cozy and partying with a larger group after exchanging vows. It makes the Big Day even […]

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Just Listed: 19th-Century Farmhouse in Plymouth Meeting

You don’t mess around with a classic if you can help it. And so it is that the owners of the Berkheimer House, the simple […]

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Just Listed in the Poconos: Turn-of-the-Century Traditional in Buck Hill Falls

The Poconos have been welcoming city folk seeking refreshing mountain air for nearly 200 years. From the 1820s onward, fashionable Philadelphians and New Yorkers alike […]

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Just Listed: Historic Townhouse in Society Hill

Since it’s one of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods, Society Hill has more than its share of houses with historic pedigrees. This Society Hill historic townhouse for […]

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Just Listed: Mid-Century Modern Country Manor in Spring City

More than any other modern architect, Louis Kahn produced buildings that, while very much modern, also contained elements of the medieval about them. Their substantial […]

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The 11th Annual BlackStar Film Festival Kicks Off This Week

Cinephiles rejoice: the BlackStar Film Festival, an annual celebration showcasing the work of filmmakers of color, kicks off on Wednesday with over 70 films, premiers, […]

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Just Listed: Modern Traditional Extended Trinity in Fairmount

You may recall that a few Trinity Tuesdays back, we featured a trinity on North Judson Street in Fairmount that was built at a 45-degree […]

City Life

Philly Massage Therapist Booking Appointments Despite Sexual Assault Charge, Suspended License

On the morning of Monday, July 25th, in Drexel Hill, a gray car pulled up in front of a home and parked as I sat […]

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City Life

America250 Announces Leadership Change Amid Planning Turmoil

After months of bad press featuring allegations of sexism, unequal pay, cronyism, and dysfunctional governance, the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the federal body tasked with […]

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Just Listed: Martha Graham Cracker’s Hangout in Queen Village

Are you a restaurateur, or a would-be restaurateur, who has longed to put their heart and soul into a restaurant they own lock, stock and […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

A Romantic, Modern Excelsior Wedding With the Prettiest Details

There’s something to be said for a couple who uses their Big Day to celebrate their friends and family, too. And this couple is a […]

Be Well Philly

Meet the Local Company Aiming to Improve Primary Health Care for Folks 65 and Older

Every day in the United States, more than 10,000 people turn 65 years old. Research has shown, though, that with that number often comes high […]