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Oh, the drama! The Wilma opens the world premiere of Yussef El Guindi’s Language Rooms, with tickets at — sheesh! — $65, while Liz Taylor […]

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Everyone loves a pretty, finished photo spread — including us! — but sometimes, seeing what goes into it is just as interesting as the final […]

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So … what do you want to talk about today? I’m not big on vision statements, but to the extent this new enterprise has one, […]

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Arcadia Boutique: Annual Denim Brunch Besides checking out all the fab new spring styles rolling in at this eco-chic Northern Liberties boutique, if you stop […]

Racing guru Ross Martinson on everything from why Broad Street is the best race for beginners to what to do if you miss a day of training.

As a running coach and co-owner of Philadelphia Runner, Ross Martinson has run his share of races.  He finished 23rd in the Boston Marathon and […]

See why health and fitness editor (and running-phobe) Jenna Bergen decided to join the ranks of Philly’s most iconic race.

READ JENNA’S DAILY RUNNING DIARY HERE  As much as I enjoy pushing myself in Spin class, hiking to the top of a mountain, or feeling […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

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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.

Katie Cavuto Boyle offers up a green-themed St. Patty’s Day breakfast that tastes so good you (and the kids) will forget it’s good for you, too.

This frittata is a great way to get a serving of veggies in without even knowing it, and your kids will be psyched to eat […]

A Top Dentist clues us in on why you should see your dentist before raising a glass of this traditional drink on St. Patty’s day.

Before you raise a glass of the shamrock-colored brew in one of Philly’s many Irish pubs, you might want to think about the last time […]

Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop.

Lakshmi Hair Studio: Jodi Arnold Pop-Up Shop to Benefit Disaster Relief This evening, popular New York-based designer Jodi Arnold is holding a pop-up shop at […]

A Main Line artist lets you hang some Philly on your walls.

A few months ago, I bought a typography-centric poster of Brooklyn neighborhoods by NY artist Jim Datz. I love it, and, once I get around […]

Our style-savvy editors hit the streets to scout the latest fashions.

Hopefully, this is the last bundled-up edition of Street Style we’ll have for a while. Hopefully, in the next one, the layers will be fewer […]

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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.

Excerpts From a Botswana Safari Diary

For the travel story, click here. For a planning Q&A, see below. Monday, January 18There’s an elephant staring right at us. It’s only been 15 […]

The Philadelphia filmmaker’s latest, Precious, is nominated for six Oscars.

RACISM, RAPE, PEDOPHILIA, AIDS, incest, Dame Helen Mirren gettin’ her freak on — Lee Daniels movies are not for the faint of heart. Neither is […]

Steve Cozen has built his career siding with the underdog. How has this outsider become the insider?

“SORRY, I HAVE to take this.” Steve Cozen answers his cell, grins, and abruptly melts into his chair one day early this winter. A second […]

Seven fabulous trips — to destinations near and far — to help you sidestep reality.

A Wildlife Trek: If you liked Out of Africa, you’ll love a trip to … Botswana A Dazzling Diversion: If you liked Breakfast at Tiffany’s, […]

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