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Not all things in Philly are going digital.

Hip-hop legends Jazzy Jeff and ?uestlove still frequent Armand’s Records on Chestnut Street, despite the fact that a handful of turntables, behind the cash-for-gold section, […]

Most families squabble, but few do it quite like Philadelphia’s Perelmans.

IN 1989, RUTH Perelman had an idea. When you’re the matriarch of one of the most prominent and wealthy families in Philadelphia, when your penthouse […]

If you liked Notting Hill, you’ll love a trip to … London.

If you’ve seen Notting Hill — the Hugh Grant/Julia Roberts rom-com that won a handful of British film honors a decade ago — you likely […]

If you liked A River Runs Through It, you’ll love a trip to …Bedford, PA.

The 1992 film directed by Robert Redford gave Brad Pitt his first big lead and won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. And no wonder, […]

If you liked Good Will Hunting, you’ll love a trip to … Boston

At its heart, Good Will Hunting, the 1997 film that propelled Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to stardom, is a love triangle. Will, played by […]

If you liked Nashville, you’ll love a trip to …Nashville.

The music starts the moment you arrive in Nashville, right at the airport food court, when a woman in a petticoat mounts a small stage […]

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.

If you liked Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll love a trip to …Virgin Gorda.

Is trading the deadline-driven workweek for the leisurely pace of  “island time” really a good idea these days? Um, does a pirate have a hollow […]

If you liked Breakfast at Tiffany’s, you’ll love a trip to … New York City.

Hush now, you jaded East Coasters, you sighing, you cavalier, you big-city cynics, and remember that magic New York, with all its shimmer and swing. […]

If you liked Out of Africa, you’ll love a trip to … Botswana

Beyond the never-ending sky, beyond the landscape of tall grass, baobab trees and wild sage, beyond the sighting of a loping giraffe or a darting […]

Largest drops in median sale price from 2008 to 2009

LOCATION                                                DECREASE1. Devon (Chester Co.)            […]

The five most expensive zip codes.

1.  19102 (Broad to 16th, Pine to Callowhill)       $554,8802.  19103 (Rittenhouse)                                      $385,0003.  19118 (Chestnut Hill)                   […]

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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.

Largest increases in median sale price from 2008 to 2009

LOCATION                                           INCREASE 1. Center City 19102 (Philadelphia)        57.4%2. Springfield Twp. (Burlington Co.)       27.5%3. MarlBoro Twp. (Montgomery Co.)       26.2%4. Chadds Ford […]

The historic Cresheim Cottage has a tasty new Latin flair.

AvenidaMount Airy Husbandandwife chefs Edgar and Kim Alvarez have turned the historic Cresheim Cottage into a modern, friendly LatinAmerican eatery. It’s the kind of place […]

Where you’ll find the priciest properties in the Philly region.

THE TOP 101. Newlin Twp. (Chester Co.)                $855,0002. Haverford (Delaware Co.)               $770,0003. Villanova (Montgomery Co.)            $750,0004. Gladwyne […]

Burgers, tattoos, and pirates come together at this Bryn Mawr eatery.

The BRGR JointMain Line Burgers are the main sell at this tattoothemed, quickserve Bryn Mawr eatery, and indeed, the patties — which come singly or […]

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