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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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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Preserve History

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Working to preserve the history of Pennsylvania, this society maintains millions of printed documents covering everything from William Penn to […]

Home: At Home With: Mary Clark

The relaxed but totally chic style of Vagabond Boutique co-owner (and designer of the utterly covetable Stellapop sweater line) comes through in her eclectic mix […]

Enerjuicer’s just-blended juices are a smart, early-morning choice

Enerjuicer’s just-blended juices are a smart, early-morning choice Yeah, it’s cold out. But that fact doesn’t keep a line from forming each morning at Suburban […]

Will He Sing “Philadelphia”?

When I was young, my older brother would repeatedly blast "Rockin’ in the Free World" in his bedroom. Through osmosis (thin walls), I learned the […]

How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Help Woman

Women’s Resource CenterTo support women in five counties, this group serves as a referral service for career counseling, emotional support services, financial workshops and more. […]

Woodstock, NY

Woodstock, NY There is one issue I never did settle during my weekend at the luxurious new Emerson Resort and Spa: Could I or could […]


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: Inspired: The Spa at Four Seasons

The handsome new look of this petite and posh hotel spa is warm, cozy and impeccable — just like you after a facial there. Watch […]

After four decades in public life, Arlen Specter is still as brash, complicated and unpredictable as ever. Here, an oral history of the career of one of the country’s most famous (and infamous) senators.

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Deborah Heart and Lung Center takes care of patients — without asking them to pay

Deborah Heart and Lung Center takes care of patients — without asking them to pay As I walked through Suburban Station this morning, it was […]

This mockumentary is funnier than the real thing

Politics and satire go together like … blue states and other blue states? John McCain and straight talk? You get the idea, anyway: Republicans and […]

Nantucket, MA

Sitting harborside on the sweeping lawn of the Wauwinet inn in Nantucket, I was thinking of Rose Kennedy. As I lounged, surrounded by the fortifying […]

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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.


Tips for your post-meal workout plan — guess what? You don’t have to kill yourself, either!

Tips for your post-meal workout plan — guess what? You don’t have to kill yourself, either! Your average Thanksgiving meal will run you between 1,500 […]

From the Editor: Good Times

By definition, if you’re a journalist, you kvetch a lot. You wring your hands and try to poke and prod people to do better. We […]

How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Support the Arts

Show Off Van GoghWant to prove your love for the Art Museum (and writing a check for the new Frank Gehry-designed main building expansion just […]

Off the Cuff: December 2007

It is very hard to look into the mirror and see what everyone else sees, but now there’s no escaping it: Philadelphians are ugly. We […]

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