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West Philly Musician Black Buttafly on What Moves Her in the City

For dynamic pianist and singer-songwriter Kayla Childs — aka Black Buttafly — performing live offers a sense of transformation, for her and for her audience. […]

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Philly Sneaker Shops That Will Kick Your Look Up a Notch

Lacing up for this spring’s Sneaker Con? (April 4th at the Convention Center.) Or just in the market for a fresh pair of kicks? We’ve […]

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Getaway: Winter in Philly Sucks. Take a Break From the Chill With a Trip to Miami

You know what sounds good in February? For me, it’s a trip somewhere warm, where my vampiric winter skin can get some sun. This year […]

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How Stetson Built Its Legacy in Philadelphia

Looking at a Stetson hat, it’s impossible to not think of the West. The very silhouette of the brand’s archetypal cowboy hat calls to mind […]

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Getaway: A Family-Friendly Winter Adventure in Frederick, Maryland

Historic mansions, antique shops, and a creekside winter spectacular await in this Maryland gem, just a three-hour drive from Philly. Day One Frederick might be […]

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How Stephen Starr’s Borromini Came to Look So Damn Cool

If Stephen Starr had been looking for a sign to move forward with a plan to turn Rittenhouse’s then-shuttered Barnes & Noble into a restaurant, […]

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Ardmore Is Buzzing Right Now. Here’s Where to Shop, Eat, and Play

The Main Line enclave of Ardmore has it all — walkability, accessibility to the city, and, of course, the popular Suburban Square retail and dining […]

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What We’re Loving Right Now: Jewelry Inspired by the Barnes Foundation’s Rousseau Exhibit

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: Museum gift shops are fantastic places to buy presents — for your friends and family, for […]

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This Center City Townhouse Feels Like an Urban Sanctuary

Simplicity isn’t a word you hear very often in the world of elevated interior design. But that’s the exact approach a pair of global citizens […]

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This Moody Bucks County Piano Room Strikes the Right Chord

Do you have a space in your house you just don’t know what to do with? Take inspiration from the design story below, which turned […]