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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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Game On: Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

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Philly’s Neighborhood Pharmacies Might Just Save Us. Can We Save Them?

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Is Philly’s Next Hot Neighborhood … the Navy Yard?

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Four years ago, 244 corpses supposedly destined for cremation at a Philadelphia funeral home were hacked apart, their organs and tissue sold for transplantation. It’s a gruesome story of betrayal, for both the grieving families and the unwitting recipients of diseased body parts

In a gruesome story of betrayal, 244 corpses were hacked apart and their organs and tissue sold for transplantation DAN OPREA’S MOTHER, Rose, was always […]

The haut-est home trend on the Main Line is actually really old

The haut-est home trend on the Main Line is actually really old Last fall, when the news hit that there’d be a pre-bulldozing sale at […]

The forecast for spring: four stylish takes on wet-weather wear that will have you singing in the rain

The forecast for spring: four stylish takes on wet-weather wear that will have you singing in the rain 1. THE CLASSIC Ivybridge trench coat, $995, […]

GOOD LIFE: The 411: Members Only

Spinning or spa-ing? The decision for the right membership is simple As skin-baring season approaches, a gym isn’t the only thing you should consider joining. […]

GOOD LIFE: The 411: Spring Cleaning

Trips to the dentist have never been more relaxing Unless you have masochistic tendencies, nothing can make a trip to the dentist pleasant. But Montco’s […]

GOOD LIFE: The 411: Baby Got Back

Peter Berman is spoiling well-dressed tykes by launching his own line of comfortable, durable and chic kiddie-­couture The Children’s Boutique has been outfitting Center City […]


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.


GOOD LIFE: The 411: Back on the Square

Washington Square’s Pileggi Boutique takes on a new look If you ever perused the racks of Washington Square’s Pileggi Boutique as it was under Joan […]

GOOD LIFE: The 411: Spanish Fly

Where to get your debonair looks from Emanuel Ungaro, trendy cuts from JC de Castelbajac, and country-club finds from Gant For the past year, city […]

What’s the prognosis for smaller firms?

What’s the prognosis for smaller firms? While big firms have the most storied pasts, get the most press, and earn the highest profits in Philly’s […]

GOOD LIFE: Model Citizen: Abby Finkle Longo

A deaf mother and teacher changes the way the city thinks about pottery with her revolutionizing DIY art studio Who: Deaf mom and teacher, 37, […]

Legal-world insiders give their views on the 10 largest Philly-based firms

Legal-world insiders give their views on the 10 largest Philly-based firms Firm: Morgan Lewis & Bockius2007 Am Law rank: 12Gross revenue: $922mProfits per partner: $1.24mLawyers: […]

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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.


Health: The Top Five Ys for Families

Local Y’s have been stepping it up — and we went inside to find the best in the Philadelphia area. If your idea of a […]

Your area YMCAs and JCCs and all they have to offer

West Branch YMCA 5120 Chestnut St., 215-476-2700 [sidebar]Price per month for individual: $46Price per month for family: $69Start up fee: $75 for individual, $112 for […]

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A local interior designer and builder craft a dream-worthy bed out of a tree

A local interior designer and builder craft a dream-worthy bed out of a tree Forget the tree house. The coolest haven built upon towering timber […]

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