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12 Powerful Philly Women Share Their Best Career Advice

We’re all about women empowerment here at BizPhilly, but we know that the race to the top can be stressful, exhausting and, at times, fruitless. […]

City Life

State Sen. Anthony Williams on Why He’s Running for Mayor

After much speculation, state Sen. Anthony Williams has officially announced his second campaign for mayor of Philadelphia. In an exclusive interview with Philadelphia magazine, Williams […]

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City Life

A Philly Publisher on Why Books Will Never Die

Nic Esposito, the author and founder of The Head & The Hand, an independent book publisher (that also hosts workshops, clubs and events), shares why […]

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Things to Do

10 Philly Literary Happenings That Every Book Lover Should Know About

1. Apiary Magazine’s launch parties They only happen once a year (well, almost), but keep an eye out: When this beloved local literary magazine drops […]

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Restaurants

Philly Is Finally Becoming a Barbecue Town

South Philly Smökhaus Bok, 821 Dudley Street, East Passyunk Pitmaster: Eric Daelhousen BBQ style: All kinds Equipment: Custom-designed offset smoker by Gator Pit of Texas, […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: Use Your Freaking Turn Signal, You Jerk!

Philadelphia. We’re winners! The Super Bowl! James Beard noms! Bryce Harper! City of the Year!!! So none of us should be too upset that we only came in second […]

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City Life

Philly Is Getting 5 New Historical Markers

Philadelphia — founded in 1682 by William Penn — is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. So when it comes to documenting the state’s history, in the […]

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Restaurants

Lê From Hop Sing Laundromat’s Upcoming Banh Mi Shop Is Called …

Back in January, we told you about the “North Korean” banh mi spot that enigmatic Hop Sing Laundromat proprietor Lê has in the works. Though we still […]

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Restaurants

Michael Schulson to Open Two Restaurants in Camden

Michael Schulson is expanding his empire across the Delaware River. The Schulson Collective restaurateur will open two concepts in Camden’s new mixed-use waterfront development. The city’s first […]

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City Life

Measles, Mumps, Flu: Is This Philly’s Sickest Season in Recent Memory?

People getting sick — it’s unavoidable this time of year, part of the miserable chorus of winter’s song. Some illnesses, your run-of-the-mill colds and sinus […]

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City Life

How Meek Mill Became a Movement

It’s the afternoon before Super Bowl LIII in downtown Atlanta, and the College Football Hall of Fame is hosting a party for sports-apparel giant Fanatics. […]

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Be Well Philly

Do You Need to Sleep Less to Be Successful?

With how much Stephen Klasko has going on, it’s not surprising that the Jefferson Health CEO is well-known for sleeping just four to five hours […]

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Restaurants

Mama Palma’s in Fitler Square to Become Palma’s Cucina

Mama Palma’s, the long-running pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Fitler Square, is getting a new interior, a new menu, and a new name. Renato and Brunella […]

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City Life

Philly’s Fabled Trocadero Is Closing

The owner of the Trocadero has yet to get back to us with a definitive timeline, but it sounds like the storied Chinatown music venue […]

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Be Well Philly

Celebrate Your Feminine Side at This Early-Morning Dance and Yoga Party

We know, we know, International Women’s Day was this past week. (Peep our coverage, which featured pictures of some of our favorite female fitness instructors […]