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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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The cozy village of Manchester promises a honeymoon as activity-packed — or not — as you like.

SUN. SAND. STRAWBERRY daiquiris. For some couples, these are the makings of a perfect honeymoon. And then there are those who’d rather have the Electric […]

Rest, relax and rejuvenate in Puerto Morelos, along the shimmering Riviera Maya.

A RELAXING SIESTA, or a joyful fiesta? After your wedding, we’re guessing you’ll be in the mood for both. To Mexico, then, where the sun […]

When it comes to the flowers you’ll carry on your Big Day, we say leave the white for your dress.

When it comes to the flowers you’ll carry on your Big Day, we say leave the white for your dress. Take a cue from the […]

A serial wedding attendee shares the one tip you need for the perfect fete.

SO I JUST got back from Memphis, where I attended my friends Jason and Erin’s wedding. And the first — in fact, the only — […]

This warm-weather season is all about breezy beauty you can take to the beach.

With easy fabrics and unstructured, flowing silhouettes, this warm-weather season is all about breezy beauty you can take to the beach. Photography by Trevor Dixon […]

Here’s how to make sure your trustiest companion loves him as much as you do …

Before the puppy love between you and your fiancé began, you had a different significant other — one you still depend on for long walks […]


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.


The Wedding Shoppe’s Pattie Lamantia knows how to get you a couture gown on the fly.

Question: Our dream venue has an open date about 18 months from now — or two months from now. We’d really like to take the […]

Got a designer in mind for your dream wedding dress? Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town …

The Wedding Shoppe, Wayne December 9-12: Designer Accessory Event This event includes special deals on shoes, tiaras, headpieces, clutches, and more: You’ll receive 8 percent […]

Travel editor Christy Speer finds great holiday getaway deals in Chicago, San Francisco and Bucks County.

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but the roster of hotels and resorts offering sweet holiday deals sure does give the […]

Managing your money with Bernard Hopkins.

Most Philadelphians know Bernard Hopkins—who boxes at the Liacouras Center on December 2nd—as the 10-year world middleweight champ who creamed guys like Oscar De La […]

Philly’s most sought-after theatrical sound designer.

Age: 41Known best as: Regular Pig Iron actor, Barrymore Award winner, and recent recipient of New York’s coveted off-Broadway award, the Obie. Also, Philly’s most […]

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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.


Pie for dinner and dessert.

 Pie for dinner and dessert? Sounds good to us. Particularly when the slices come from the oven of baker Stephanie Thaw, at her six-week-old retro […]

Hotel Palomar’s presents a hip new drinking spot.

What:The new Hotel Palomar’s bar, lounge and restaurant. Date opened: October 14th. The mood:Sleek and swanky. Beers: 16 by the bottle. Wines: 85 bottles; 15 […]

Like reliable friends, trusted importers can help you navigate the confusing sea of foreign wine.

Selecting a foreign bottle of wine is always intimidating. Only the most savvy connoisseurs know how the juice from the French vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin differs […]

Three good ones for the reader on your shopping list.

Boardwalk Empireby NJ judge Nelson JohnsonWhat’s inside: The gangsters, gamblers and crooked pols who built A.C. Soon to be an HBO series from Scorsese. Everything […]

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