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Audrey Claire Is No More. Charley Dove Might Become Its Indispensable Replacement.
For those of you who don’t follow the shifting tides of sway and power in the restaurant scene, let’s start here: Forever ago, restaurateur and […]
Leslie Odom Jr. Explains His Big Role in the New Sopranos Movie
My full name is … Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr. My grandmother came up to New York from the South and was a maid for a […]
Say Goodbye to Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls
Most people who live in the Greater Philadelphia area probably know of Eastern State Penitentiary’s existence thanks to the 19th-century prison’s highly publicized and highly […]
Eagles Broadcaster Mike Quick on Calling the 2018 Super Bowl Win and His Record-Setting Touchdown
My full name is … Michael Anthony Quick, but in my family, I’m known as Tony. I grew up in … Hamlet, North Carolina, the […]
Weekending in Hudson Valley: An Artsy Escape With Outdoor Galleries and Andy Warhol Masterpieces
A longtime leafy weekend escape for New York City-dwellers, the Hudson Valley is also a haven for creatives. Make the three-hour drive northeast from Philly […]
Weekending in Chautauqua Lake: A Lucille Ball Museum, Breweries and a Year-Round Resort Hotel
Seventeen-mile-long Chautauqua Lake anchors this under-the-radar (to Philadelphians, anyway) region of western New York, where it’s easy to find fun any time of year. Jamestown […]
5 Dreamy, Totally Driveable Weekend Getaways in New York State
It’s not all Times Square, traffic and tunnels. The Empire State is full of luxurious, innovative and serene destinations no matter what you’re looking for. […]
Weekending in The Thousand Islands: Fun on the Water With Kayaking, Boat Tours and a Harbor Hotel
This chain of more than 1,800 tree-capped islands dotting the St. Lawrence River makes an ideal home base for water sports. Start by renting a […]
Weekending on Governors Island: Green Spaces, Restaurants, and Spas Just a Stone’s Throw From Manhattan
The best part of New York City doesn’t even feel like a city. The onetime military base just 800 yards off Manhattan has gotten a […]
6 ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli on Living in South Philly and Raising an Eagles Fan When You’re a Native New Yorker
My full name is … Alicia Marie Vitarelli Pantaleno. Lots of vowels. I grew up in … Staten Island, which is very much like South […]
21 Ways to Cool Off In, On and By the Water Around Philadelphia
Summer is here, and the best way to beat the heat is to swim, paddle, and cool off by the river of your choice with […]
Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz on Meeting Tom Hanks, Swimming in Swann Fountain, and Having a Dad on City Council
My full name is … Ana Louise Ortiz. My grandmother is Louise, my mother’s middle name is Louise, and my father’s middle name is Luis, […]
Author R. Eric Thomas on How Living in Philly Was “Life-Giving, Vibrant and Weird”
The “R” stands for … Robert. I used to tell people it stood for Romeo, which was a deranged choice. When I shortened Robert to […]
8 Must-Have Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic
Barn Cat Cheese from Conscious Cultures Creamery A bloomy vegan blue that will make you reexamine all your vegan cheese opinions. Lemonade from Micah’s Mixx […]
Secret Gardens and Gorgeous Patios for Outdoor Dining in Philly
Wm Mulherin’s Garden, Fishtown Mulherin’s took over a small lot next to the restaurant during the pandemic, turning it into a dreamy outdoor dining spot with […]