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City Life

Take Me to the River: Michael Solomonov’s Favorite Place

Each month Philadelphia magazine asks notable Philadelphians to share their favorite spots in the region. This month, restaurateur Michael Solomonov takes us to the river. Why […]

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Be Well Philly

3 Full-Service Gyms in Philly That Are Actually Worth Joining

Just when it looked like trendy boutique studios had sent traditional gyms packing, Philly’s large-scale fitness centers are pushing back with smart perks. Here, three […]

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Life & Style

9 Ways To Rock The Swiss Mountain Man Look This Fall

Don a utility puffer coat and hiking boots with fashion impunity — this fall, Nordic mountain-man wear goes urban. 1. Danner Mountain Light Cascade Clovis […]

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Life & Style

We’re Obsessed With These 6 Facial Serums Created by Local Beauty Makers

These high-performance facial serums — all concocted by homegrown beauty-product makers — will transform your skincare routine. 1. For soothing inflammation This Korean-inspired concoction — from […]

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Life & Style

Connoisseur: Sydney Grims’ Favorite Things

As director of business development for her family’s Fearless Restaurants, Sydney Grims is a rising Philly dining-scene star — the one behind the pop-y rebrand […]

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Property

Habitat: The Next Chapter in Society Hill

It took a major life change for one longtime Society Hill couple to give their classic townhome the refresh it deserved: The pair, both working […]

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City Life

Millennials Are Drowning in Student Debt

It was sticky and humid the day my sister Ellen graduated from West Chester University this spring, even by Pennsylvania-in-mid-May standards. As I sat in […]

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City Life

5 Philly Artists You Need to See This Fall

1. The Dancer: Ian Hussey Onstage: Principal dancer for the Pennsylvania Ballet since 2012, Hussey, 33, will play Tybalt in its production of Romeo & […]

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City Life

Does Philly Even Care About Its Musical Heritage?

The Made in America music festival comes to the Parkway this month, but future installments were jeopardized when the Kenney administration, rather nonchalantly, nearly evicted […]

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Life & Style

Why Aren’t You Wearing a Jumpsuit Yet?

I was standing in front of the mirror in my hotel room, assessing the situation. It was 2015, and I was on an overnight work […]