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Property

On the Market: New Construction Townhouse in Point Breeze

The historic Walter George Smith Elementary School in Point Breeze was one of 23 schools the School District of Philadelphia closed in 2013 in the […]

Be Well Philly

You’ve Now Got Yet Another Studio to Take Treadmill Classes Near Philly

For the past two years, treadmill classes have become  incredibly popular. And no wonder: The high-intensity workouts often combine cardio with strength training, all set […]

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City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: F@$% Climate Change

We here at Philly Mag are serious about fighting climate change. We devoted our cover story to the issue last November. We’ll be revisiting the […]

Be Well Philly

Infertility Is More Common Than You Might Think. Here Are Your Treatment Options.

Infertility is now estimated to impact approximately 1 in 8 couples, representing a significant portion of the U.S. population. Infertility can stem from issues with […]

Be Well Philly

We Hit the Red Room at Barry’s for January’s BWP Underground Event

Our Be Well Philly Undergrounders were back on their fitness and wellness game this month! In January, we popped up with an intense 50-minute full […]

Be Well Philly

This City Fitness Exec Starts Every Morning With a Jade Roller Routine

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 […]

City Life

The Weekly Five: An Expert’s Picks for Every NFL Championship

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Bill Gelman is a veteran sports reporter with several years of experience writing about the Philadelphia Eagles. Covering the Super […]

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Property

On the Market: English Country Manor in Chadds Ford

The popular image of the Brandywine Valley comes largely from the work of Chadds Ford’s most famous resident, American Realist painter Andrew Wyeth. Wyeth’s paintings […]

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Property

On the Market: Bi-Level Condo in Old City

Say the phrases “loft condominium” or “loft apartment” and a certain aesthetic comes to mind, one that probably resembles the apartment those “Friends” lived in. […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

This Pretty Purple Wedding Begins With a Shot at the Bar For the First Look

Nervous before your nuptials? Here’s an idea: Take notes from this Delaware bride and groom who held their first look at a bar — shots […]

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Business

I Love My Job: Philly Karaoke DJ Sara Sherr

If you’ve spent any time on the Philly karaoke scene, you’ve probably encountered Sara Sherr, who has been running her own Best of Philly-winning karaoke […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

After 10 Years of Dating, He Proposed on a Philly Rooftop With Giant Marquee Letters

Grand romantic gestures can quickly veer corny, but there’s something rather genuine about this rooftop marquee letter proposal in North Philadelphia. That’s probably because it […]

Be Well Philly

A Philly Fitness Instructor Shares Her Story of Overcoming Heroin Addiction

Who I am: Kim Harari (@kimharari_), 26 Where I live: Center City What I do: I am a lead trainer at Fitler Club and WE/FIT […]

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Property

On the Market: Prairie-Style Manor in Pottstown

This house for sale outside Pottstown combines two of the most influential styles in the history of modern architecture under one deep-eaved roof. And I […]

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Local Bariatric Expert: How Losing 5 Percent of Your Body Weight Changes Your Life

  Photo Credit: Ed Williams Dr. Janine Darby is a board-certified family doctor and weight loss expert who has helped many women get their sexy […]