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Is PhillyCarShare running out of gas?

The problem at PhillyCarShare isn’t that the pioneering outfit in May abruptly forced its members to pay a monthly fee (though that inspired complaints). The […]

Jersey’s top surfer, currently contending for the elite World Championship Junior Tour.

Age: 19. Known best as: Jersey’s top surfer. Billed as the next Dean Randazzo (surfing’s Lance Armstrong), he’s currently contending for the elite World Championship […]

We love these big, bold Slumdog Millionaire-inspired danglers popping up at our favorite boutiques.

Summer jewelry should be simple — but that doesn’t mean boring. We love these big, bold Slumdog Millionaire-inspired danglers popping up at our favorite boutiques. […]

Where to get a last minute appointment this week.

CITY SALONS • Hair CutVanityFriday: Yes. 10:30 a.m.Saturday: Yes. Noon.Price: $50 +Phone: 215-925-2211 • Hair ColorLaurentius SalonFriday: Yes. 1:00 p.m.Saturday: Yes. Noon.Price: $85 +Phone: 215-238-0764 […]

Our resident home expert is all over Area 919’s NoLibs exhibit of locally designed furniture.

We always feel less guilty about big purchases when said purchases were literally made (as in, constructed) nearby. After all, we’re just supporting the local […]

We desperately want to find the perfect version of this wardrobe staple.

Move over, thick, bulky belts: It’s time to make way for your much slimmer counterpart. The skinny belt is such a cool, easy way to […]

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.

Big-ticket Savona changes with the times.

According to Evan Lambert, owner of Savona in Gulph Mills, restaurants are like cars; they must evolve or risk irrelevance. That’s why after 12 years […]

Dr. William Carroll, a Top Doc at Bryn Mawr Hospital who specializes in family medicine, shares how to give this pesky summer ailment the slip

The throbbing, the tears, the yucky discharge — the painful summer infection has ruined a sun-filled day for almost every swimmer at one time or […]

Should you do it or ditch it? We try out area classes so you don’t have to waste time — or money — on workouts that don’t make the grade

What we want: A hardcore yoga routine that can fit inside a lunch hour What we tried: The 12:15 to 1 p.m. power yoga class […]

Nab a spot in one of these guaranteed-to-make-you-sweat local sport leagues for a fun (but killer) workout

Summer is almost halfway through, but there’s still time to get your body into game shape — and have a great time doing it. Check […]

This tasty summertime fruit is now in season, and to celebrate, we asked area chefs to fork over their favorite mega-good-for-you, mouthwatering melon recipes

It’s watermelon season in Philly, and that’s good news. The sweet-as-candy summertime treat you’ve been eating since childhood is also amazingly good for you. One […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.

Your local spot hasn’t smartened up? Casa de Coffee shares how to whip up your own, syrup-free summertime joe so that you get a coffeehouse taste every time

Choose flavors wisely. Buy your favorite flavored coffee beans or grounds, but keep in mind that strong, fresh flavors will ensure the tastiest iced cup. […]

While we had city baristas on the phone, we checked out the calorie stats. See what you’re really adding to that cup

After calling more than 60 area coffee shops and cafes, three syrup brands kept popping up. So we checked out their calorie stats below. Keep […]

Everyone loves a little flavor in their ice-cold joe, but why could our intrepid reporters only find one coffee house from the city to the suburbs serving it up the healthy way?

As the editor of Healthy Life, I’m regularly bombarded with questions about whether something is healthy or not-so-healthy. Last Monday morning, when one of my […]

Where to get a last minute appointment this week.

CITY SALONS • Hair CutSalon Norman DeeFriday: Yes. 9:30 a.m.Saturday: Yes. 10:30 a.m.Price: $40 +Phone: 215-676-0554 • Hair ColorPhoenix Salon and SpaFriday: Yes. 10 a.m. […]

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