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Ditching mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day is heartbreaking and just plain un-American. Here, turkey’s supporting stars get a healthy holiday makeover from a local chef.

On a holiday that’s centered on an enormous spread of comfort (read: unhealthy) food, it can be tough to find ways to lighten up your […]

Surprise! The calories in your T-Day dinner won’t kill you, but this hidden culprit could. A Top Doctor clues us in.

Q: I’ve heard that eating too much at once can stretch your stomach out. Is eating a big meal on Thanksgiving bad for you? A: […]

Executive editor and three-time marathon runner Tom McGrath spills what racers want — and don’t want — from their cheering section.

This Sunday morning, while much of Philly remains snug in their beds, I, and 8,000 of my closest friends, will stand at the starting line […]

Our style-savvy editors prowl the streets to find the latest fashions. 

If you’re anything like me, this week’s bizarre warm weather provided a bit of a closet conundrum. I wasn’t about to dig out the lighter […]

Chef/owner, MidAtlantic in West Philly and the forthcoming R2L at Two Liberty.

How difficult it is to go from Gayle’s 24 seats to a combined 365:I do miss that room. It was sort of a Philadelphia place. […]

Our 55 favorite brunch places to spend a perfect weekend morning.

As a brunch town, we’ve arrived. Really, it’s a logical progression for our food-obsessed region, and local restaurants are responding by serving some of their […]

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.

Boutique owner Liz Scarlett guides gift-giving in the right direction.

Question: My mother-in-law-to-be is throwing me this gorgeous, over-the-top wedding 
shower at her home, and putting so much time, effort, and money into it. I […]

What Philly’s coolest people are loving this week.

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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 Bridal Garden, Marlton November 13-15: Kenneth Pool Trunk Show You’ll receive special incentives to order the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; call […]

If you’re looking for original, made-to-order bands or pieces for your wedding day, these local jewelers can help you out. 

So, maybe your darling groom designed your engagement ring himself. Or maybe you’ve got an heirloom you want reworked. Maybe you want perfectly matching bands […]

This Goods reporter is looking for a fall jacket-with-a-twist to jazz up her wardrobe .

The Sergeant Pepper jacket makes its return this season, with a rock vibe, sleek cut, bold shoulders, and tons of buttons — and I, for […]

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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.

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

J. Karma Boutique: Special November Deals For the entire month of November, bring in your gently used work-appropriate shoes and handbags to this Old City […]

Lauren McCutcheon’s seeing green in the latest issue of our local shelter mag.

I just counted up all the eco-chic products, resources and ideas in the current (and now available online!) issue of Philadelphia Home: I came up […]

We shared a slice with Stephen Starr and talked about his newest project, Pizzeria Stella.

Concept: I had the pizza idea two years ago. I was never really able to find great pizza here. Then, with the economy the way […]

That’s right, you won’t find a former cucumber on this pickle menu.

The $24 eight-ounce, foie-gras-topped Whiskey King burger at Jose Garces’s new pub, Village Whiskey, has some food bloggers writing haiku. But it was an unexpected […]

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