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6 Architectural Salvage Stores That Can Fill Your Philly Home With Historic Charm
If you’re redoing a Philly house, you’re probably redoing an old house. From antique light fixtures to reclaimed floorboards, Philadelphia’s salvage shops have exactly what […]
I Wanted New Wall-to-Wall Carpet. He Wanted a New Sidewalk. 25 Years Later, We Have Neither
Marriage is a mystery. The notion that anyone should ever be able to find another human being with whom to happily spend, oh, say, 40 […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: We’re All in This Together, Apart
Let’s just say our city has a certain reputation for … stubbornness. For clinging to the past. (Hey, our past is illustrious!) For not changing […]
New Brokerage Aims to Save Home Buyers Big Bucks
Over the past few years, a passel of new firms — one of them founded and headquartered here — have sought to upend the real […]
Montco Bars and Restaurants, KOP Mall Defy Governor Wolf’s Request to Close During Coronavirus Crisis
UPDATE: The King of Prussia Mall posted a message on its web site on Saturday, saying it expected all non-essential tenants to close. On Thursday, […]
Penn’s Rapid Move-Out Plan Puts Heavy Burden on International Students
Update March 16th 5 p.m. On Sunday, the University of Pennsylvania denied Gantulga’s application to remain on campus. In an email, the university wrote, “Your […]
Can Philly Hospitals Handle Coronavirus?
How are the region’s major health-care providers responding to the COVID-19 crisis? Philly Mag connected with two senior officials at Jefferson Health — CEO Stephen […]
Your Family Needs a Coronavirus Plan. Here’s How to Make One.
The coronavirus just got real for all of us, real fast. Events are being cancelled left and right. Universities are moving classes online. Schools are […]
On the Market: Historic Colonial in Huntingdon Valley
You’ve seen Colonial revivals, Early American remixes, faithful reproductions of the past, overdone new-old mansions and even 21st-century modernism in 18th-century dress. Each of these […]
City Bans All Events of 1,000 or More People Due to Coronavirus
Update: At 4 p.m. city officials announced that all events of 1,000 or more people have been banned immediately. They expect this ban to remain […]
The Warby Parker of Wedding Bands Is Now Open in Old City, and It Makes Ring Shopping So Easy
Engagement ring? Check. Proposal? Check. Happy tears? Check and check. Yes, you and your soon-to-be-wed are feeling the love, and thoughts of next steps are […]
Philly Coronavirus News: SEPTA and Amtrak Slump, Colleges Lock Down, To Cancel or Not to Cancel
Update: Thanks to the coronavirus, the City of Philadelphia has now banned all events expecting 1,000 or more people and is advising residents against attending […]
How Philly Fitness Studios Are Responding to Coronavirus
UPDATE: Since the time this article published, many studios have closed, limited the number of spots in each class, or moved their workouts online. Find […]
Just Listed: Designer Rowhouse in Logan Square
Folks, don’t try this at home. Unless, that is, you have the design skills, understanding of function and space-shaping ability to turn an old rowhouse […]
How This Philly Recipe Blogger Juggles Meal Prep with Grad School
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For […]