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Turn your yard into a natural nesting place.

There’s something we love about the idea of making a yard into a “Recognized Audubon Bird Habitat.” It could be that Audubon himself, our country’s […]

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An eco-friendly team of house painters.

SEE THEIR PRODUCTS  When father-and-son duo Bill and Mitch Stevens started Parable Painting two and a half years ago, they were determined to make all […]

Our favorite looks from this local designer’s Rittenhouse boutique.

So, Zahra Saeed has officially got my attention.  This local mortgage broker-cum-fashion designer just put out her fall/winter 2009 collection — her second, ever — […]

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Travel editor Christy Speer has fall’s color-changing leaves on her mind — along with great deals in Chicago, Manhattan, the Hudson River Valley, and New Hope.

Fall has always struck me as the most gratifying of all seasons — something about the cooling nights, the warming colors, that vague sense of […]

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.

Whip up these healthier options the next time the Eagles take the field.

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

Windows Throughout Old City for Design PhiladelphiaAs part of design Philadelphia, oodles of boutiques, galleries and restaurant owners throughout Old City are collaborating with area […]

FAMILY FITNESS: Fun Ways to Keep Your Kids Off the Couch

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If our steak-loving Governor can drop 40 pounds while stressing over his budget, you can, too. Here, his no-nonsense formula.

Ed Rendell’s new, slimmer figure is hard to miss. He’s dropped more than 40 pounds since June, when, thanks to a few words from his […]

Don’t miss a chance to sweat for a good cause. Here, our roundup of 28 area runs (and walks!) from now through the end of November.

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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.

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Doylestown’s pop badass brings her concert tour home.

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Filmmaker Mike Tollin’s awe of controversial Phillies star Dick Allen inspires his latest work-in-progress screenplay.

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THE FIRST YEAR: Getting on the Same Financial Page.

Let’s face it: Credit reports and 401 K plans aren’t exactly exciting or romantic, so it’s no wonder that most brides-to-be don’t like to mix […]

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