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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pulse: Philadelphicon: Northeast vs. Central

Every Thanksgiving since 1897 — with breaks here and there for World Wars — Northeast High and Central High have played a football game. It’s […]

Off the Cuff

I would find all of this amusing if it didn’t hurt so much. You can readily see how Atlantic City could become a great seaside […]

At Germantown’s Botanical Style, Brian Foster gives found objects a second chance at life

At Germantown’s Botanical Style, Brian Foster gives found objects a second chance at life At Botanical Style, furnishings designer Brian Foster’s Germantown studio, a salvaged […]

Style Picks: Exports: Sweater Set

For those who take pride in having scored Mary Clark’s hand-knitted Stellapop sweaters at her Old City boutique, Vagabond, before the Barneys of the world […]

Prime Finds: Moc On

So laid-back-cool and comfy, they’re like updated Uggs you can actually wear in public — without looking like Britney circa 2004. Minnetonka moccasins, $35 at […]

There was Frank, Sammy, Dean, Lawford and their skinny comic pal from South Philly. Those were the days, and for Joey Bishop, they always will be

The bit Joey Bishop had worked up was this: Peter Lawford, the actor whose brother-in-law, JFK, had just been elected president of the United States, […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

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: Shop: Lambertville

Lambertville hardly looks big enough to fill three hours of solid browsing, but this small town is densely packed. The riverside hamlet has an art-town […]

Kelly Clarkson sings from her new album My December (in October.)

After some very public squabbling with her record label, less-than-spectacular album sales and a cancelled summer tour, it’s safe to say it’s been a tough […]

Zot bests the rest with 30-plus versions of this Belgian standard

Zot bests the rest with 30-plus versions of this Belgian standard A restaurant should always know what it is, and, perhaps more importantly, what it […]

Club la Maison, Wayne

Once you start, you’re hooked. I am one of the devout 6 a.m. Spinners at Wayne’s Club La Maison. I roll out of bed somewhere […]

Prime Finds: Car BFF

This brilliant magnet/map keeps tabs on my car in the city; too bad there’s not a version that sticks to my forehead for trips to […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


Prime Finds: Sweet Feet

We can’t blame local podiatrist (and hottie!) Maasi J. Smith for trying to keep Philly’s feet pretty with his new line of natural soaks, creams […]

Paradise Island, Bahamas

Paradise Island, Bahamas Turns out my visit to the Cove — the resort-within-a-resort located on Paradise Island — was a bit too late. Had I […]

Banish clutter and chaos from your home office with a professional organizer

Banish clutter and chaos from your home office with a professional organizer The battleground of my marriage measures 20 by 30 feet. It has neutral […]

Scare the living daylights out of yourself at this creepy, crawly film fest

This is the one time of year when your love of zombies won’t creep people out, so get your fix of gore at the six-night […]

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