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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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Collector of clothing, owner of the Katacomb: Vintage

My longest friendship in Philly is with Tonia, who does my hair at Studio CL (128 South 19th Street, 215-496-0604). I found this ’50s hat […]

Chlorine has recouped its chic

For See-and-Be-Seen-sters: Arrow Swim Club At four and a half feet deep throughout, the brand-new, $1,000-per-season Arrow is strictly a social pool. Members must be […]

Two of our style staffers square off on the seasonal ritual

Spray It! Here’s the thing about getting sprayed (well, the first thing, at least): A tan makes you look and feel thinner. I’d quote various […]

The iPad 2? No, thank you. What real men want right now: hard-wearing goods with back-to-nature appeal

Blame the dozens of hours a week you spend staring at a screen. Blame the Droid that buzzes at your bedside all night long. Blame […]

Poor Anna Verna

She’s tired!

Video: Jefferson Hospital Does Michael Jackson

A seriously catchy video about hygiene


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.


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Phillies: You Snooze, You Lose

Make a deal!

Local Farmers’ Markets

Photos from the May issue, which is on newsstands now.

Recipes from Marcie Turney, Chip Roman, Sheri Waide and Josh Lawler

Chef Terence Feury, Fork, Old City Ingredients he’s most looking forward to using: Tomatoes and peaches. How he’ll use peaches: In a salad. He slices […]

The Goods: In Town – TenThousandThings

When the dapper duo behind TenThousandThings come to town this weekend to exhibit their newest ethereal-to-brilliant pieces, those who know jewelry will know where to […]

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The Inquirer Is Sold

Plus a child killer is sentenced

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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.


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Kate Is No New Diana

Debunking America’s royal myths

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America: Land of Nut Jobs

Obama’s birth certificate

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A Good Birther Never Dies

Certificate, schmertificate

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The Wildwoods

A new photo exhibit about shore life

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