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City Life

Auction: Own a Piece of Midtown Diner History

The Midtown II diner at 11th and Sansom closed last week, and now it’s being sold for scrap. Comly Auctioneers & Appraisers announced in a […]

The Scene

Chestnut Hill Celebrates the Woodward Family

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood noted for its history, design, and preservation. The Woodward and Houston families have been a big part of all three. […]

City Life

LOCAL NEWS: State Senator Proposes Three LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Bills

Three bills introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate propose to update the Human Relations Act to include LGBTQ protections. Late last week, Republican State Senator Pat […]

Be Well Philly

Why Getting Hit on at the Gym Is Actually the Worst

The other day, a friend of mine posted a Facebook status about getting hit on at the gym. She wasn’t flattered, she was frustrated. She […]

Property

University City Preservation Tragedy: When Density Begets Dullness

One of the positive aspects of the current development boom in Philly is that long-underutilized land is being put to better use. Denser development makes […]

Alicia Keys
Things to Do

Alicia Keys Will Headline Politico Event at DNC

The DNC has its first big-name act – well, besides Hillary Clinton. Today Politico announced Alicia Keys will headline a special DNC opening celebration on Monday, […]

Shoppist

5 Top Philly Shops for Guys’ Gifts in Honor of Father’s Day

Father’s Day: another holiday, another excuse to go shopping — and we aren’t even mad about it, because this city has the best shopping to […]

Be Well Philly

How to Take Free Outdoor Fitness Classes and Get Free Post-Workout Brunch Booze All Summer

Sweating then boozing seems to be a trend this summer (remember the winery runs?!). The latest to jump on that bandwagon: SWEAT Fitness. Starting this Sunday, […]

Be Well Philly

Work Out Your Mind: Wake Up Yoga Opening Rittenhouse Studio

Anyone who’s walked around Rittenhouse can tell you: There’s no shortage of yoga studios. So why did Wake Up Yoga owner Corina Benner decide to open […]

Business

Airbnb Hosts Rejoice: Company Will Soon Collect Pa.’s Occupancy Tax

Airbnb hosts and guests in Pennsylvania just got a break. Beginning on July 1st, Airbnb, will collect and remit hotel and tourist taxes, the state’s […]

Be Well Philly

How to Get a $5 Lunch From These Healthy Rittenhouse Spots Every Thursday

Picture this: It’s a Thursday, mid-morning, and you’re slumped over at your desk trying to decide what’s more vital when it comes to getting you […]

Birds 24/7

Adam Schefter: Fletcher Cox Considered Holding Out

ESPN’s Adam Schefter appeared on 97.5 The Fanatic’s morning show Tuesday and offered some interesting nuggets about the Fletcher Cox situation. “Fletcher Cox had given some serious […]

Be Well Philly

Outdoor Yoga in Philadelphia: Where to Do Outdoor Yoga in Philly and the ‘Burbs 

Would it be a stretch to call this handy, giant guide to outdoor yoga in Philadelphia this summer season a masterpiece? Mmmmm, I don’t think so. […]

Birds 24/7

Eagles Wake-Up Call: The Cap After Cox

The Eagles actually picked up about $1.5 million in cap relief for this season after inking Fletcher Cox to a mega-deal and now have a touch […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: Your Go-To Arsenal of Time-Saving Dinner Recipes for Every Diet 

• If you’re already stressing about the tedious task that is making dinner, relaaax: Here, 10 healthy 15-minute dinner recipes for everyone from the Paleo […]