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First Look: Condesa, the Suraya Crew’s New Mexican Restaurant in Rittenhouse

If El Cafe, Defined Hospitality’s (Suraya, Pizzeria Beddia, R&D) Mexican-inspired cafe in the new Pod Philly Hotel was phase 1 of the team’s invasion of […]

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City Life

Eagles Fan Rob Dunphy Is Putting His Philly Tattoos to Good Use

The last several days have been quite a trip for Rob Dunphy. On Thursday morning, nobody knew who the 26-year-old Bridesburg dad was. But by […]

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City Life

You Can Pick Up a Free Tree for Your Property This Fall

Trees and Pennsylvania go way back. Students of Latin will of course know that our state’s name translates to “Penn’s woods.” And William Penn himself, […]

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City Life

Feds Say CEO of Heaven Sent Courier Used Company Money on Alimony, Casinos, and Netflix

Heaven Sent Courier CEO Steve Rosner has been charged by the Department of Justice with filing false tax returns and obstruction, according to documents filed […]

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City Life

Here’s When Pa. Will Reach Peak Leaf-Peeping Season

The best time of the year — leaf-peeping season — is almost upon us. Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Forestry (yes, such an entity exists, and it’s […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

Your First Look at Weddings at Philly’s New Four Seasons Hotel

In case you’ve somehow missed the buzz, the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has been Philly’s most anticipated hotel of the decade. Officially opened for business […]

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City Life

Where to Stay: Your Philadelphia Hotel Guide

Rooms are popping up all over the region, but downtown is especially awash. Here’s your guide to new Philly hotels. Cambria Hotel Penthouse accommodations at […]

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City Life

Philadelphia Is Finally Becoming a Great Hotel Town

If I were Ben Shank, I’d be stressed. Can’t-sleep, pulling-out-my-hair-level stressed. But Ben doesn’t seem stressed. Across the table from me, casually dressed in khakis […]

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City Life

4 Stunning, Instagram-Worthy Boutique Hotels in Philly

Big-box hotel brands might be taking over Center City, but in neighborhoods where Philadelphians actually live, it’s another story. Here, four stylish homegrown alternatives to […]

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City Life

Just How Cool Is Philly’s Hotel Scene?

Here’s how we compare to other cities in what makes hotels work for locals. The Must-Have: A local-celeb-chef-driven restaurant Who’s Got It: D.C. Foodies love […]

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City Life

A Museum Exhibit Devoted to Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Opening in Philly

Take a moment to recall the last time you attended a major museum exhibition entirely devoted to a pop-culture icon. Was that icon a woman? […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: I Got Yer First Stone Right Here

So here comes Carson King, a lighthearted young Iowa gridiron fan who hoists a sign in the background of the College Game Day show on […]

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City Life

We Chatted With Eagles Fan Rob Dunphy About All Those Philly Tattoos

If you were watching the Eagles decimate the Packers on Thursday — or if you’ve been anywhere near social media anytime since — no doubt […]

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Things to Do

You Can Play and Shop for Board Games at This New Philly Store

There’s no question that board games are having a moment. Maybe it’s thanks to Millennials and our need to cling to all things nostalgic. Maybe […]

City Life

Gov. Wolf Is Finally Chill About Legalizing Marijuana

Gov. Tom Wolf has finally opened his mind to the idea of legalizing recreational weed use in Pennsylvania … after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman shined a […]