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THIS WEEK IN GAY PHILLY: February QOTA, DVLF Wonder Women’s Film Series and More

PHILADELPHIA BURLESQUE BATTLE ROYALE: We’ve reached round six of this 10-week competition to find Philly’s fiercest burlesquer, and this week’s theme is “Classical and Comedy.” […]

Shoppist

How to Wear Bold Prints—and Where to Find Our Favorites in Philly

Satisfy your lust for summer blooms and tropical sunsets with prettier-than-a-postcard prints, splashed across everything from silk blazers to skinny pants. Shoppist tip: The pic […]

Be Well Philly

BeWOW: The Fastest Full-Body Workout You’ve Ever Done

During this week’s BeWOW workout, you’re going to push yourself to the limit, working as fast as you can and pushing yourself as hard as […]

Things to Do

Cheltenham Rapper Lil Dicky Kicks Off His First Live Tour at TLA Wednesday

Lil Dicky (aka David Burd), a Jewish rapper hailing from Cheltenham, Pa., kicks off his first-ever live tour at TLA  this Wednesday. His foray into […]

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Property

Robert Redford Directs Film Segment About Louis Kahn [TRAILER]

Cathedrals of Culture, a new film project from Wim Wenders that premiered at the Berlin Film Festival last week, asks buildings to speak, to share […]

Philadelphia Wedding

PW Reader Ring: Andrea & Mike!

The couple: Andrea Chila and Mike Scenna from Philadlephia. The ring: The ring is a perfect round diamond set on a delicate white-gold band. All […]

Be Well Philly

Greensgrow Farms to Open West Philly Location

Calling all West Philly local-food lovers: Grab your recyclable grocery bags because Greensgrow Farms is coming to your ‘hood. The well-known Kensington-based urban farm will […]

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City

Don Tollefson Unable to Post Bail

On Tuesday morning, former Philadelphia sportscaster Don Tollefson was arrested and charged with theft and fraud in Warminster, Bucks County, with prosecutors alleging that he […]

Property

French Normandy Estate Along Rancocas Creek With Its Own Private Chapel

Things in this home that are original to its 1840 construction: plasterwork, crown moldings. Things that were probably added after its 1999 restoration: James Dean’s […]

City Life

Rugby Star Neil Francis: Gay People Have No Interest in Sports, But They Do Like Hair-Dressing

Michael Sam’s coming out as a gay man is, indeed, a game changer, but it really shouldn’t be the case. Billie Jean King.  Greg Louganis.  […]

Shoppist

Sale of the Day: Duke & Winston’s Long-Sleeved Tee

Need a quick retail fix? Of course you do. Your best bet today is to invest in some layering gear, preferably from a Philly-based company. […]

Be Well Philly

Didn’t Make It Into the Broad Street Run? You Have Hope: Bib Transfer Program

I’ve already heard from a few frustrated readers who weren’t selected for the Broad Street Run. They all want to know: Is there anything to […]

Philadelphia Wedding

You Can Now Watch Kanye’s Full Proposal to Kim, In All Its Legally Aired Glory

Back in October, we shared with you the news that Kanye West had proposed to Kim Kardashian (in real life, on the night before our […]

Things to Do

5 Things to Do in Philly this Week: Discotastrophe, Porgy and Bess Debuts, Bad Boys of Dance and More

The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess: Tony Award-winning revival The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess makes its Philadelphia debut at the Kimmel Center tonight, with a 23-piece orchestra and a […]

Restaurants

Kraftwork Hosts New Kids on the Belgian Block

The crazy kids at Kraftwork have spent the last few months hoarding some of the best interesting Belgian beers for its “New Kids on the Belgian […]