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All you would-be stars, get in line — Idol auditions come to Philly this weekend

I admit it: During the American Idol season, vote-offs are a primary topic of morning conversation here at the office. Another admission: William Hung and […]

We give our kids everything and ask for nothing in return. Is it a shock that they’re clueless and entitled? How a generation of well-intentioned Philadelphians has screwed up its children

We give our kids everything and ask for nothing in return. Is it a shock that they’re clueless and entitled? IT IS, I HAVE TO […]

When the Inquirer’s Craig LaBan trashed the strip steak at City Line restaurant Chops, owner Alex Plotkin sued him. It’s Philly’s juiciest food fight ever — featuring money, power, a critic’s anonymity, and one man’s quest to defend his meat

When the Inquirer’s Craig LaBan trashed the strip steak at City Line restaurant Chops, owner Alex Plotkin sued him. It’s Philly’s juiciest food fight ever—featuring […]

Five of our favorite local home shops go worldwide with easy-to-navigate websites that offer sweet deals, free shipping, live advice and, of course, unlimited accessibility.

Five of our favorite local home shops have very lovable websites. Piccolinionline.com: We love, love, love this site for colorful kids’ toys, linens and furnishings […]

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A tiny, tree-lined block of South Hancock Street in Queen Village is home to Denise Fike, an artist and fashion-drawing professor who, along with her engineer husband, raised two boys in their ingeniously outfitted and outrageously artful trinity.

Her home: Our house was built in 1835. A direct descendant of Emily Dickinson owned it. I bought it because it had this tiny little […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

Home: The Fine Print: Cellar Smarts

Whether you buy wine because the label looks pretty or you’re a wine connoisseur, you deserve a fine glass of red or white. So help […]

Home: (Midtown) Village People

How to throw a bring-what-you-do cocktail party Before the official start of fall, Midtown Village business owners celebrate the end of a successful summer — […]

Cool & Collected: Lisa S. Roberts

Lisa S. RobertsPROFESSION: Designer turned authorNEIGHBORHOOD: Society HillCOLLECTION: Modern design objects In her book Antiques of the Future (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2006), author Lisa […]

Four Philadelphians and their most precious possessions

Shola OlunloyoProfession: Private chef and food bloggerNEIGHBORHOOD: West PhiladelphiaCOLLECTION: Kitchen tools and spices There is nothing wasted, nothing unused and nothing out of place in […]

Deborah diament’s family wallpapered the White House. Today her designs can make your home tour-worthy

There is something undeniably aristocratic about scenic wallpaper. A grand, floor-to-ceiling, corner-to-corner painted panorama — like the blushing sweep of flowery chinoiserie above—all but demands […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.

Four Philadelphians and their most precious possessions

Matt SingerProfessions: Writer, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and volunteer curator, Philadelphia Museum of Jewish ArtNEIGHBORHOOD: Graduate HospitalCOLLECTION: Arts and Crafts furniture and pottery, Jonathan Adler […]

Internationally indigenous furnishings are elegantly at home in an 18th-century Georgian manor house in Fort Washington

Kenya: Wooden drum, $225, Eye’s Gallery, Philadelphia. Ivory Coast: Senufo “iron wood” stool, middle, $600, Tribal Home, Philadelphia; and antique Senufo hand-carved washboard stool, bottom, […]

Romantic and texturized, these paired-up candles and holders will give any room subtle radiance.

Shiny + Pretty From left: Vance Kitira candle, $4, Open House, Philadelphia, and Table Art elm dish, $54.95, Scarlett Alley, Philadelphia; Table Art magnolia candlestick […]

Four Philadelphians and their most precious possessions

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