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This Sleek Wood Speaker Will Make a Statement in Any Room
Serious audiophiles spend megabucks on big speakers. Casual listeners are happy with a small Sonos. The Mac is for the people in between — those […]
James Beard-Nominated Author Reem Kassis on Her Favorite Philly Takeout and Her Next Cookbook
Lauded author Reem Kassis left her hometown of Jerusalem at 17 to attend Penn. After more degrees, a stint in London, and a James Beard-nominated […]
3 Ways the Coronavirus Crisis Is Expected to Shape Housing Prices in and Around Philly
Robin Gordon of BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors recently told me a story: Clients of hers, a couple, had moved from Gladwyne into the city […]
Take a Peek Inside the Prettiest New Coffee Shop in Philadelphia
When Yulee Park was an attorney in New York City, she would regularly decamp to coffee shops to get work done. Fast-forward 12 years: Park […]
What 14 Creative Philadelphians Wore During Quarantine
How does Philly’s creative class hole up? With swagger, obviously. We asked artists, restaurant owners, stylists and more to document their quarantine style through self-portraits. […]
The Wharton Grad Making Health-Care Worker Shoes That Look As Good As They Feel
Joe Ammon’s wife — a nurse at Penn Medicine — could never find the perfect work shoe, so he set out to make one for […]
9 Ways Philly Boutiques, Brands, and Makers Pivoted Quickly Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
Just like restaurants, Philly’s boutiques, brands and makers have had to pivot — and quickly. Here are nine ways area shops are adapting to the […]
These TV Set Designers Gave a Historic Fairmount Townhouse an Old-School Look With a Modern Twist
You may not have heard of Oak Design Project before, but you’ve definitely seen owners Rachelle Lazzaro and Kevin Bennert’s work: They build out sets […]
How Philly Leather Goods Brand Hemlock and Hyde Got Its Start
Leanne Polidore on Hemlock and Hyde, the booming leather-goods brand she creates with her husband, Nick, out of their Mount Airy studio. What we make: […]
Tiger King Memes Are My Coronavirus Self-Care
Note to readers: While this is an essay about memes, describing one is as cringey as botching a good joke — so I’ll keep that […]
How 6 Influential Philadelphians Travel in Style
Amy Voloshin Founder of Printfresh and Voloshin Favorite destination: Cadaqués in Catalonia, Spain. It was home to Dalí, and it’s a great place to retrace […]
How to Prioritize Wellness While Traveling, According to 4 Philly Health Pros
Leaving Philly for some R&R is great, but where does that leave your wellness routines? We asked local experts how to stay healthy on the […]
5 New Nonstop International Flights You Can Take From PHL
If you’re looking for: Medieval charm Go to: Dubrovnik, Croatia Travel details: Daily flights from June through October Flight time: A little over nine hours […]
6 Design-Forward Travel Essentials That Are Also Super Functional
Ready for a spring getaway? Start with these six travel essentials that have form and function. 1. A collaboration between an industrial designer and an […]
Ask the Editor: Airplanes Are So Germy. How Do I Stay Healthy While Flying?
Airplanes and hotels are the germiest. How can I avoid the ick? — Jen in Elkins Park Airports and planes are a germaphobe’s worst nightmare. […]