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The Checkup: 5 Exercises That (Theoretically) Burn the Most Calories

• I guess we can all stop wasting our time on the treadmill. These five exercises, which target multiple muscles at once, supposedly burn the most […]

Eagles Defensive Coordinator Bill Davis in thought
Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: Davis Growing Into Role?

Since before the season started, Billy Davis has cautioned that his defense would likely be a work-in-progress in Year 1. A new scheme, a new […]

Shoppist

The Great Foobooz Whiskey Fest Makeover

Late last week, with Foobooz editor Art Etchells sheepishly in tow, Philly Mag’s food editor Jason Sheehan came to me with a half-serious request: “Can you get […]

Property

Property Reader Wonders What the Big Deal Is With Washington Avenue, Volunteers to Be on Planning Commission

Regarding tonight’s City Planning Commission meeting to present the Washington Avenue Roadway Design Study, Property reader Joe Kazmierski comments: Not privy to all facts/concerns – […]

Property

Philly Metro Gets a “Meh” on Housing Affordability

A few days ago, a Twitterer of my acquaintance wrote: “Can we retire ‘meh’ now?” And I think it’s safe to say that the word […]

Birds 24/7

All-22: ‘I Didn’t Show Up,’ Says McCoy

When the Eagles don’t run the ball effectively, LeSean McCoy shoulders the blame. Even if there are other factors – the blocking, the defensive scheme, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Come Join Philadelphia Wedding for Brides, Bubbly & Brunch at the College of Physicians!

Brides, we here at Philadelphia Wedding would like to cordially invite you to come hang out with us at the College of Physicians in Center […]

Property

Adorable Loft Condo: Good Things, Small Packages — You Know the Drill

Hoopskirt. It’s tough to find a condo building in town that has a name that’s more fun to repeat than this one. “Top-floor Hoopskirt” is […]

Be Well Philly

Tracing Human History … with Herpes

Nobody loves herpes simplex virus type 1, the bug that causes those wretched cold sores. And yet it runs in families, since it tends to […]

The Scene

Pennsylvania Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Gala

The Pennsylvania Ballet opened its 50th anniversary season with a celebration of pure, luxurious beauty with the company premiere of George Balanchine’s Jewels last week […]

City Life

Our Big Gay Halloween Roundup

With Halloween just a over a week away, the 2013 festivities are already rolling out with a vengeance. To help you make the most of […]

Be Well Philly

New CrossFit Gym Opening in Pennsport This Weekend with a Free Workout

CrossFit 2 St. (Get it? Like, Second Street?) will celebrate its grand opening this weekend in Pennsport at 1323 South 2nd Street. The box is a […]

Shoppist

Clover Market Launches in Chestnut Hill This Weekend

The first time I shopped at Clover Market, I bought a fantastic vintage fur capelet, an antique mirror, some fancy soaps and enough letterpress cards […]

City Life

WATCH: Outtakes of Miss Richfield’s
Philly Tourism Ad

Last month, when the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. (GPTMC) debuted its LGBT-focused travel ad starring Miss Richfield 1981, the commercial got mixed reviews. Some loved […]

Be Well Philly

To Do: What to Wear at the Philadelphia Marathon with Lululemon and Ploome

Christina Stoltz, who owns the Northern Liberties Pilates studio, Ploome, is running the Philadelphia Marathon next month (fun fact: I’m running a mile with her!), […]