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Pick your way to better health at these orchards throughout the Philly suburbs.

Known for their fiber content (as long as you’re eating the skins) and antioxidant benefits, apples are a boost to any diet, and the fresher […]

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 tried-and-true workout that’ll build lean muscle, including our less-than-toned midsection. What we tried: The 11:30 a.m. kettlebell class at Maxercise — […]

The brightly hued pieces by this local family-run jewelry company are on our radar now.

Just after soon-to-be local jewelry designer Michele Jones had her ears pierced, she went searching with daughters Lindley and Kelly for the perfect pair of […]

What Philly’s coolest people are loving this week.

What Philly’s coolest people are loving this week. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW CLICK HERE TO VIEW LAST WEEK’S SLIDESHOW

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

Pants: Trunk ShowThis Thursday, popular Philly-born menswear brand Commonwealth Proper – which specializes in the perfect-fitting button-down shirt – will be having a trunk show […]

Our style-savvy editors go out and about to scout the newest fashions.

Happy Friday! Well, fingers crossed that this wasn’t the last week of around-80-degree weather — though I will admit, I’m looking forward to the crisp-but-sunny […]

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.

Claudia Seyler shares some of her best tips for DIY makeup with staying power.

Question: My budget is tight, and I’m pretty good at doing makeup, so I’m going to do my own the day of my wedding. But […]

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 Wedding Shoppe, WayneSeptember 23-26: Jenny Packham Trunk ShowYou’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk […]

We do some investigating on this gift-worthy trend.

If you’ve ever seen an old photo of Marilyn Monroe (ahem, a size 14 in her heyday, we might add) and thought, "I wonder if […]

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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.

Here’s our latest roundup of reasons to get out there and shop.

State of Grace: Denim After Dark This stylish Main Line boutique is holding a party this Wednesday to celebrate fall’s wardrobe essential: jeans. Come by […]

Check out this local home renovation center’s new space.

Who would’ve guessed that North 4th Street would become our new favorite home-shopping spot? First there was Honey’s (for pre-retail refuel), then came City Planter, […]

Fashion editor Carrie Denny is on the hunt for her perfect pair.

So, as we mentioned in our fall fashion coverage in the September issue (remember this outfit?), over-the-knee boots are one of footwear’s most prominent trends […]

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