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City Life

Philly Used to Be a Cat Town. Now It’s Gone to the Dogs.

When I moved to this city fresh out of college in 1978, I brought with me my cat, Julio, who’d been living (illicitly) in my […]

City Life

Trump, Sex, and G-Strings: The Juicy Story Behind Newtown Athletic Club

“How you make a G-string just disappear?” This question, posed thoughtfully by the rapper Tyga in his song “Dip,” booms through the gym. I keep […]

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City Life

The Forgotten Victim of the Salvation Army Building Collapse

As soon as I heard the accent, I knew it would all be okay. It was close to midnight, and I was coming home from […]

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City Life

Acme Was Once the Dominant Supermarket in Philly. What Went Wrong?

Acme president Jim Perkins, a 55-year-old man with a retired football player’s bulk, steamrolls through his flagship Paoli store, past the bank, the Starbucks, the […]

City Life

Bryce Harper Isn’t From Here, But He Was Born to Play in Philly

Bryce Harper had been set up to fail. It wasn’t a position the great baseball prodigy — he whose greatness had been foretold from the […]

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Things to Do

5 Great Playgrounds for Kids at the Jersey Shore

Another reason to love spending time down the Shore? Because your kids aren’t yet bored with these playgrounds. Here are five of the best. Sunset […]

Be Well Philly

6 Ways to Work Out Down the Shore This Summer

Headed down the Shore for the summer? Here’s where to find Jersey Shore beach workouts including spinning, barre, yoga, and more. Bootcamp The class: Beach […]

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Things to Do

Here’s All the Cool New Stuff You Need to Check Out at the Shore This Summer

Every summer brings a surprise or two at the Shore. Check out all the new attractions below. LBI The scoop in LBI (outside the new, […]

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Things to Do

3 Jersey Shore Day Trips Every Philadelphian Should Try

For ease and speed: Atlantic City (one hour and five minutes away via the A.C. Expressway) is really your best bet. Get away from the […]

Things to Do

21 Reasons to Love the Shore

What’s it mean to be a Philadelphian? For many of us, ironically, it requires spending three months a year dreaming of being — or actually […]