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sonia sanchez
City Life

Sonia Sanchez Still Has Work to Do

From a childhood spent in Jim Crow Birmingham to a rise as an activist in Malcolm X’s Harlem to a long legacy in the Black […]

living with parents
City Life

I Never Thought I’d Move Back in With My Parents. But Here We Are

It occurred to me one night at midnight that I never really knew exactly how many clocks my parents have. I know it was midnight […]

mike grady
Life & Style

Stylish With Jenna Lyons Winner Mike Grady on His Favorite Philly Things

Favorite Things Item I wear every day: A cloud of fragrance. Currently, it’s Maison d’Etto. I find that certain fragrances lower my anxiety level and […]

jimmy dennis
City Life

For 25 Years, Jimmy Dennis Was on Death Row. Then One Day, He Wasn’t.

Jimmy Dennis lives in a bubble. In the age of COVID, that’s not so uncommon. But even amidst this winter’s tightened restrictions, Dennis’s bubble is […]

philly shopping
Life & Style

7 Buzzy New Philly Retail Arrivals to Have on Your Radar

New Boutique: Fason De Viv Zen Samad chats about her new Fashion District boutique, Fason De Viv Philly Mag: What’s the name mean? ZS: It’s […]

facebook marketplace
Life & Style

Pro Tips for Shopping Facebook Marketplace for Furniture and Home Decor

Facebook Marketplace is a gold mine of finds, provided you know how to navigate it. Luckily, avid user Aly McBride of the Main Line Find […]

face masks
City Life

One Reason I Hope We Never Stop Wearing Masks

Last year, I opened an email from someone I had met in person exactly once. She was responding to a work-related inquiry I’d sent. “I […]

barstool sports dave portnoy
City Life

Barstool Sports Is Betting Big on Philly. But Are We the City They Think We Are?

It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in Havertown, and a guy from Boston is about to try a slice of pizza. Dave Portnoy, founder, president and […]

bright color home design
Life & Style

Need a Mood Boost? Look Inside This Vibrant and Cheery Chestnut Hill Home

Designer Michelle Gage’s client — a writer, wife, and mother of two — knew what she liked: saturated colors, art and brass. She incorporated many […]

philadelphia foods
Restaurants

10 Delicious Dishes Worth Going Out of Your Way to Eat in Philly

Listen, they may be hard to find, and you might have to DM some folks on Instagram. You’ll have to go out of your way, […]