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We talked to this year’s Best of Philly trainers for tips and tricks on how to max out your workout.

Between fighting holiday traffic, crossing off your gift list, attending holiday parties, and supervising the kids’ cookie-baking sessions, there’s about a million little oh-so-jolly things […]

A Penn doctor’s radical new procedure raises a bold question: When are we really dead?

LANCE BECKER’S CELL phone rang at two in the morning. “Lance!” screamed the woman on the other end of the line. “You have to help […]

Change, as Georges Perrier will tell you, can be very hard.

HE WALKED INTO the room — or, to be more precise, stalked in — as he often does, and so often legendarily has, angry and […]

Stephen Starr’s latest venture is food-focused and unforgettable.

Stella, Stephen Starr’s new pizzeria, is less flashy than some of his other restaurants. Noisy kids wave sippy cups while harried parents drink Stella’s house […]

Our predictions on the heirs apparent who’ll be shaping Philadelphia for years to come.

DeveloperRon Rubin >> Bart BlatsteinMaybe no developer can replicate Rubin’s impact on Center City, but Blatstein’s Piazza at Schmidts transformation of Northern Liberties makes him […]

Five names that almost made it.

John Perzel :: Smart, strategic and overly partisan, Perzel, our #2 in 2005, joined a string of Philadelphians who’ve been deposed from the State House […]

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.

Mike Stollenwerk’s second seafood restaurant holds onto that neighborhood vibe.

One night after dinner service at Little Fish, chef Mike Stollenwerk’s shoebox-size BYOB in Bella Vista, a recently cooked baby octopus was accidentally stored pressed […]

From the city to South Jersey and the Main Line, there are tons of reasons to get out there and shop.

ATTENTION ALL SHOPPERS: Step 1: Pick a region — or hey, all three. (No judgment here.) Step 2: Peruse sales, events and deals. Step 3: […]

Our latest batch of great deals on covet-worthy romantic escapes.

Hi, future honeymooners! Some really cool resorts out there are offering sweet deals we definitely think should be on your radar. Plus, it’s oh-so-tempting to […]

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.

Nicole Miller, Philadelphia and Manayunk November 27: White Friday Sale From 8 in the morning until 8 in the evening, both locations of this designer’s […]

The skin care gurus of Rescue Rittenhouse Spa share insider tips to make you a beaming, beautiful bride.

Question: I just got engaged and my wedding is about a year and a half away. I really want to get my problematic skin into […]

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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 an

Love Illuminati: Anniversary Party Stop by this fashionable Newtown shop Saturday night for a party celebrating the boutique’s third anniversary. There will be live music, […]

This Goods reporter is on the hunt for a bold necklace for the holiday season.

Whether you prefer chunky and fun or metallic and elegant, statement necklaces are an easy way to jazz up any everyday outfit or put that […]

Lauren McCutcheon gets us a sneak peek at Kayte Terry’s cool pad.

Surely there’s not cuter or craftier newbie South Philadelphian than Kayte Terry. Anthropologie display designing genius by day, Ms. Terry spends her evenings, weekends and […]

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