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A look at fall’s-berry-trend nail polishes

You know what this weekend means. Sure — for you, it could mean the beach; yum BBQs; shopping fantastic sales; and most importantly, an extra […]

Jimmy Buffet should know something about tequila from his time wastin’ away in Margaritaville. Now, he has his own line of tequilas, designed to — you guessed it — make great margaritas.

Jimmy Buffett should know something about tequila from his time wastin’ away in Margaritaville. Now, he has his own line of tequilas, designed to — […]

Now that testing mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act produces achievement data across every level of instruction, we’ve used this flood of figures to identify school systems that stand out from their peers.

In years past, we’ve focused our rankings on high schools, mainly because only the secondary level provided enough academic performance data to do the job. […]

If your idea of a three-day weekend means more time to shop, some good news: Sales!

If your idea of a three-day weekend means more time to shop, some good news: Sales! Our Best Of Philly Outlet Mall winner, the Philadelphia […]

Philadelphia’s talented artists all under one roof

"What torments people have to go through when they leave the safety of their homes to become embroiled in mad adventures." — Jose Saramago The […]

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28 miles from Philadelphia (40 minutes by car) When innkeepers Ashley and Glenn Mon purchased Hamanassett in 2001, it was, they say, “in shambles.” But […]

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

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

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.

The Best B&B Getaways: Bowman’s Hill

38 miles from Philadelphia (50 minutes by car) Compared to many local inns and B&Bs, Bowman’s Hill is just a baby — not a renovated […]

The Best B&B Getaways: Swann House

140 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours and 40 minutes by car) Surrounded by grand Victorian mansions on the oak-lined streets of the historic Dupont Circle […]

The Best B&B Getaways: The Atlantis Inn

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The Best B&B Getaways: The William Page Inn

128 miles from Philadelphia (2 hours and 20 minutes by car) Innkeeper Robert Zuchelli says many of his guests at this four-square cedar-shake-shingled inn come […]

The Best B&B Getaways: The Inn at Montchanin Village

32 miles from Philadelphia (45 minutes by car) We’ve never strolled through a hotel quite the way we strolled through the Inn at Montchanin Village: […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

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An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

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