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Healthy chef and dietitian Katie Cavuto Boyle opens Healthy Bites to Go.

Katie Cavuto Boyle, our Best-of-Philly-winning RD/chef and regular contributor of Healthy Life recipes, opened her own store, Healthy Bites to Go, at 2521 Christian Street […]

Philadelphia Magazine Fitness Challenge: Philly FYI February 20, 2010

Fast forward to minute 14:30 to watch our contestants, meet their Sweat trainers, and to hear a little bit of good-natured trash talk. Who do […]

Where Philadelphians can find work in the next decade.

Accountant: As Ambler-based résumé writer and employment consultant Kenny Hanson puts it, “Companies always need people to count their money.” Sallie Glickman, CEO of the […]

A 2009 Top Doctor and clinical cardiologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania shares five surprising rules that could save your life—and the ones you love.

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women, but a little insight into what’s happening to your ticker if and when […]

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

J. Karma Boutique: Shoes & Booze Party Come by this favorite Old City accessories boutique tonight for their semi-annual Shoes & Booze party. You’ll find […]

Watch healthy chef and dietician Katie Cavuto Boyle whip up a ticker-friendly meal that’s so easy to do you can make it tonight.

Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to lower your risk of heart disease by decreasing inflammation, triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and reducing blood clotting.  As if […]

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.

Who says college kids are the only ones who can have fun mid-March? Check out two getaways that’ll whip your winter-heavy body into svelte-for-spring shape.

No disrespect to T.S. Eliot, but anyone who doesn’t think February is the cruelest month is nuts. As I write this, Healthy Lifers, I can’t […]

Lauren McCutcheon can’t wait to explore this design market come spring.

If one more person emails me about the surely-to-be-fabulous Clover Market set to debut at Ardmore’s Schauffele Plaza (you know, across from Brownie’s) April 11th […]

This Goods reporter is looking for fashionable ways to keep her head warm this winter.

In case you missed it, we’ve been smacked with some apocalyptic weather lately: blizzards, below-freezing temperatures, wind that makes you wonder if we’re still in […]

Philadelphia Magazine’s Fitness Challenge 2010: Meet the Sweat Trainers

Holly WatersHolly Waters brings passion and joy to the fitness world.  Her philosophy of fun can be found in her personal training sessions, group classes, […]

This SpoiledPretty.com blogger wants to help keep us from wasting away in the snow …

Let’s face it: the weather outside is frightful. And it’s having a less-than-delightful effect on your appearance. But don’t fret. Here are some hot beauty […]

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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.

Travel editor Christy Speer would trade a weekend trip to Mexico or D.C. for roses any day.

I’m not going to lie, Goods readers — I don’t get super-jazzed about Valentine’s Day. All that hoopla for a night when restaurants are packed, […]

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

Pop-Up Passyunk Shopping Event in Rittenhouse If you haven’t been able to get yourself over to South Philly to see what all the fuss over […]

Whether you’ve always wanted to land a triple axle or are lusting after the luge, here’s where to go to get your game on locally.

The Olympic Games start in four days, but you don’t have to hightail it to Vancouver to get in on the action. Whether you’ve always […]

Do it or ditch it? We try out area classes so you don’t have to waste time — or money — on classes that don’t make the grade.

What We Want:  A toned, sculpted body and a reminder that yes, we can feel sexy What We Tried: January 11th 1:00 p.m. Pole Basics […]

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