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Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
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Study abroad! See the world! Make your college rich!

When my college-age daughter wanted to spend a semester studying abroad, I was delighted. My worldly little girl! And her school makes it so easy. […]

Interior designer Gregory Augustine transformed his one-room apartment from cavernous to collected by using a few simple rules.  

Gregory Augustine practically lives at church. One year ago, the 31-year-old interior designer moved onto the second floor of a 150-year-old former rectory, part of […]

Start off the New Year Right with a new wardrobe.

Start off the New Year with a new wardrobe. The Boyds “Now or Never” sale is in full swing, and all fall and winter suits, […]

L’Oréal’s new ammonia-free hair color system, INOA.

L’Oréal has just unveiled a new super-gentle, ammonia-free hair color system, called INOA, that produces rich hues, makes strands soft and shiny, and doesn’t have […]

Cheeky "There’s No Crying in Baseball" tees.

The Fightin’ Phils may not have won the series, but these cheeky “There’s No Crying In Baseball” tees from Vintage Blue will keep us strong. […]

An upscale consignment shop comes to Rittenhouse.

Second Time Around, an East Coast chain that’s opened its first Philly location on Chestnut Street, is really a win-win concept. It’s a designer consignment […]

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.

Clairvoyant Lisa Williams will see dead people at the Trump Taj on January 23rd.

What exactly are the dead like? Are they happy? Sad? It varies, really. Some are angry. Some bored. Many of them tell jokes. Are they […]

A 60-Second Review of the book Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert.

It’s not usually the case that Homeland Security throws ideas in a writer’s lap. But if Frenchtown’s Liz Gilbert, of mega-seller Eat, Pray, Love fame, […]

One man’s quest for contentment.

Day 1:Take Authentic Happiness Index test. Score 72 out of possible 100. Thought I was happy, but knowing I could score 28 points higher causes […]

A city dining room elegantly blends traditional lines, vintage furnishings and oh-so modern portrait photography.

Long before she met us at the pre-war pied-à-terre of one of her clients, Wilmington photographer Laura Novak had sold us on her line of […]

First came the boom. Then, the bust.

First came the boom. Then, the bust. These days, Philly’s all about the fire sale. “When the bubble burst,” says Center City real estate expert […]

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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.

Text-touched home goods in newsprint colors turn font into fancy.

Text-touched home goods in newsprint colors turn font into fancy. Click here to see our favorites.

One sunny Penn grad is gonna cheer you up.

Can a website make you happier? [sidebar] Okay, if you’re a real Philadelphian, you’re probably enjoying a cynical snicker right now. “If I tell people […]

Philly winters call for an arsenal of cold-weather accessories.

Philly winters call for an arsenal of cold-weather accessories — but there’s no reason to look like you’re headed for the slopes. The polished, ladylike […]

We love how ruffles add a sweetly feminine touch to our coziest winter coats.

We love how ruffles add a sweetly feminine touch to our coziest winter coats. Click here to see our favorite ruffles of this winter season.

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