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First Look: Forsythia, Chris Kearse’s New French Restaurant in Old City

Chris Kearse took his time. Seven years, he owned and operated Will, a darling French restaurant on East Passyunk Avenue — a BYOB timed perfectly to our […]

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Restaurants

Come to D’Emilio’s for the Ice Treats, Stay for the Chef-y Italian Sandwiches

After softly opening over the weekend, the brick-and-mortar location of D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats is officially kicking things off with a grand opening rollout […]

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Be Well Philly

Where to Stop for Food Near the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia

It’s no secret that the Schuylkill River Trail is Philadelphia’s most popular multi-use trail. In fact, it was even dubbed the best urban trail in the […]

Restaurants

Chef Tod Wentz Will Open the Pearl Tavern in Midtown Village

Chef and restaurateur Tod Wentz is expanding his restaurant empire with not one but two new concepts in Center City: a new Midtown Village tavern and […]

City Life

Someone Finally Got a Photo of Jason Segel, André 3000, and Sally Field Together in Philly

People have been sharing and sending us photos of Jason Segel and his actor pals in Philadelphia all summer long, and we have to admit […]

Business

Here’s What I Did the Last Time a Male Coworker Talked Over Me at Work

Imagine sitting in an important meeting when you have an exciting new idea you want to share. You muster the courage to say it but […]

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City Life

Free Streets Is a Nice Yearly Gimmick. Now Philly Should Do It For Real

There are 2,575 miles of public roadway in Philadelphia. Usually these streets belong to cars, but once a year, thanks to the Philly Free Streets […]

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Restaurants

Giuseppe & Sons Has Entered the Philly Pizza Fray

When Giuseppe & Sons opened its grand take on classic Italian-American cuisine, there was just one thing missing from its menu: pizza. Sure, they serve tomato […]

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City Life

Gov. Wolf Orders Flags at Half-Staff for El Paso and Dayton Mass Shooting Victims

Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all Pennsylvania state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shootings in El Paso, […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Woodstock Is Dead

We live in an age of excess. Once is never, ever enough anymore. You liked the 1991 Disney animated movie Beauty and the Beast? Then you […]

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City Life

The No-B.S. Guide to Philadelphia Sinkholes

Have you ever really stopped to consider what an act of faith it is to simply take a step on the earth? It’s an ominous thought, but […]

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City Life

Philly Free Streets: Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

If you were planning to drive along North Broad Street on Saturday, then you’re out of luck. This weekend brings Philly Free Streets, the one day […]

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Restaurants

Michael Solomonov and Marc Vetri Will Headline the James Beard Taste America Dinner

The James Beard Foundation’s seventh annual 20-city Taste America tour hits Philly for the third time in as many years this fall — and they’ve added a second night […]

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Restaurants

Level Up Your Grilling Game With These Tips From Top Philly Chefs

It’s grilling season — and as each weekend approaches, you daydream of presenting the perfect cut of flavorful, juicy meat with a side of charred-yet-snappy vegetables to your […]

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City Life

The Annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz Will Return Next Weekend

Trolley commuters beware: Here comes the ol’ trolley tunnel blitz. SEPTA will pause service in its underground trolley tunnel starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, […]