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A Viewer’s Guide to the 2017 Penn Relays
The Penn Relays kick off this week! And before we even get started, I have to say: sunscreen, people! Sunscreen! Now that that’s out of […]
South Philly Barbacoa Has Big Plans for 2017
The freedom fighters at South Philly Barbacoa and PAUWR, Cristina Martinez and Benjamin Miller, are organizing Philly restaurants for a May 1st general strike that […]
Be Well Family: 9 Easy Ways to Find a Babysitter in Philly
Babysitters — the good ones, at least — are lifesavers. But finding them — the good ones, at least — can be an arduous process. Here, […]
The Checkup: The Abs Exercises You Should Probably Stop Wasting Time Doing
• We are all about efficiency around these parts (because why waste time doing one thing when you could spend it analyzing Lemonade yet again?). […]
Meet the Activist Who Protested Mazzoni With an HIV Meds Strike
Last Friday afternoon, after Mazzoni Center’s board of directors publicly reaffirmed its support of CEO/executive director Nurit Shein following a walkout by half of the […]
I Love My Job: Reading Terminal Market General Manager Anuj Gupta
Reading Terminal Market is about to approach its 125th year of continuous operation, and in its old age, it’s only getting better. The Terminal’s up […]
Eating Crickets, River Snails and Fertilized Eggs in West Philly
Back in 2002, before it strutted the Vientiane name, the Phanthavong family’s Laotian operation out of West Philly functioned more like an outdoor speakeasy than a cafe. It was […]
Be Well Workout of the Week: The Boredom-Defying Full-Body Workout
You’re going to do a lot of quick exercise switches in this week’s workout — meaning you won’t have a chance to get bored. Here’s […]
Bill Prompted by Gayborhood Racism Complaints Passes Out of Committee
On Monday, an anti-discrimination bill introduced by Councilman Derek Green that would strengthen penalties against Philadelphia businesses that discriminate against their employees, tenants, or customers […]
The Pre-Workout Step to Make Your Gym Time More Effective
Most of us know we should be foam rolling before our workouts, but one question that always arises is this: “How long do the benefits of foam […]
Let’s Talk About That First Home You Want Over Dinner
Buying that first home is a serious commitment. Sort of like marriage, only the getting-to-know-you stage is much shorter. But a real estate agent in […]
Watch: Videos of Runners Helping Fellow Runners Across Race Finish Lines
A few weeks ago, a video of three half-marathoners swooping in to help a struggling fellow runner across the finish line at the Philly’s Love […]
You Can Cash a Check and Meet an Eagles Hall of Famer in Bensalem
Beginning at noon on Tuesday, M&T Bank’s Bensalem branch is holding an autograph session featuring former Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter (three stints in midnight green!) […]
Here’s Your Get Better Playlist
Once again, Get Better Records — the local queer-forward music label — has put together an impressive set of shows to raise money for some good […]