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6 Imaginative Exhibits at Philly Museums This Season

Museums aren’t just places to look — they’re places to see differently. This week, we’re rolling out a full guide to Philly museums that are […]

City Life

South Philly’s Pulitzer-Winning Playwright James Ijames Loves Trash TV Just As Much As We Do

South Philly’s Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames returns with not one, not two, but three local shows this season – one starting at the Arden this […]

City Life

FringeArts Finally Lives Up to Its Destiny

There was much fanfare in 2013 when FringeArts opened in an early 20th-century pumping station — a massive $7 million renovation that included a sizable […]

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Philly Fromage Expert Emilia D’Albero Explains How to Live Your Best Cheese Life

South Philly’s own Emilia D’Albero recently became the first American ever to win a gold medal at the Cheesemonger Olympics in France. Here, she talks […]

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Philly’s Most Exciting Pizzas Are the Second-Best Thing at Char

Behind the counter at Char, owner and pizza savant Viraj Thomas is cutting pies. He’s working the peel inside the small, wood-fired stone oven, making […]

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Philly’s Arts Scene Is Heating Up. Here’s What to See, Read, and Hear This Winter

Whether you want to catch the latest Broadway show to visit Philly or simply dig into your next great read, ’tis the season for embracing […]

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La Jefa: Where Guadalajara and Philly Meet

We’d been walking a while before we found our way to La Jefa. We had no reservations. No plans. When we ducked in off Lati­mer […]

City Life

From UArts to Law & Order: SVU, Meet Aimé Donna Kelly

If you, like me, are one of the millions of people who watch Law & Order: SVU each week and have been doing so for […]

Life & Style

A Philadelphian’s Guide to Exploring New Jersey — Beyond the Shore

Sure, the Shore is our default New Jersey destination. But there’s so much more to our next-door neighbor than beaches alone — from an expanded […]

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The Indonesian Cafe Serving Philly’s Most Comforting Breakfast

At Griddle & Rice in South Philly, personal real estate is limited. In the dining room there are only three tables and a handful of […]