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In Carousel at Media, Life Lived Fully in a One-Horse Town

As you enter the theatre and hear the distant strains of a calliope, take a look at the stage. What you’ll see there, in Matthew […]

Things to Do

The Return of Daniel Johnston

It’s natural to wonder and worry about Daniel Johnston. The “outsider” musician with the impish voice and emotionally engaging lyrics — championed over the years by […]

Be Well Philly

Amber Rose Stars in PSA to Fight Tampon Tax, Gains Back Some of Our Affection

Sometimes, South Philly native Amber Rose does stuff that make us want to stop claiming her. For instance, saying that people where she’s from (we […]

Business

I Love My Job: The Woman Changing the Face of Auto Repair

Patrice Banks has singlehandedly popularized the idea that women should, without a doubt, have power in the auto mechanics industry. Banks officially opened the Girls […]

Property

Main Line Monday: Modern Tradition in Haverford for $765K

The gate at the entrance to the private street this attractive home in Haverford sits on is supposed to signal tradition and elegance. The front of […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: SoulCycle Just Unveiled a New (Bike-Free!) Fitness Concept

• We waited patiently for SoulCycle to finally (finally!) open up in our neck of the woods, and now it seems they’ve given us something […]

Restaurants

Philly Gets Baked: A Look Inside Philly’s Booming Bakery Scene

We’ve never wanted for baked goods around here, or for great bread, for that matter — family bakeries that make old country recipes are an […]

City Life

We Want Answers: How Rebecca Rhynhart Pulled Off the Political Upset of the Year

When Philadelphians went to the polls during last spring’s primary, most eyes were on the city’s highly competitive DA’s race, in which ultra-progressive Larry Krasner […]

Restaurants

5 Classic Eats from Philly Bakeries That Every Philadelphian Must Try At Least Once

1. Italian Cookies Everyone has a favorite (ricotta for us), but it’s not about individual cookies; it’s about showing up with the giant plate of all […]

Restaurants

9 Gorgeous Philly-Made Cakes That Are Practically Works of Art

City Life

One of Us: Nydia Han

My full name is … Nydia Hyungah Han. “Hyungah” is Korean for “bright and graceful.” People always ask me where Nydia comes from. My father’s […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happens This Week: The Phillies End Their Season

City Life

One Year Ago Today, the ICandy N-Word Video Rocked the Gayborhood

On September 29th, 2016, a video surfaced of ICandy owner Darryl DePiano referring to a former black employee and patrons as “niggers” repeatedly. Here’s the cringeworthy […]

Be Well Philly

New South Jersey Gym Aims to Eliminate This Common Problem for Gym Newbies

Fact: At some point in our lives, we’ve all been that person at the gym who has no idea what the heck they’re doing. “People […]

Philadelphia Wedding

The Gold Sequin Dress is One of Many Reasons to Love this Sweet Fall Wedding

Erin Nagyfy and Allen Chambers’s love story began on October 27, 2007: It was their first date—after they’d met online—at a restaurant in Chinatown, a […]