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Should you do it or ditch it?

What we want: To turn our generally soft-all-over body into a generally ripped-all-over body. What we tried: The Lithe Method’s 7:15pm Tuesday Sculpt class in […]

Kid-friendly, make-in-a-snap, nutritious dishes that are tasty and fun to eat.

Mock SushiFrom The Pop ShopServes 1 2 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed¼ cup hummus or low-fat cream cheese¼ of 1 red pepper, cut into […]

Healthy cooking classes we can’t wait to sign up for.

Cooking healthy, delicious dishes doesn’t have to be hard, and you don’t have to serve up the same five recipes you know by heart over […]

Healthy Life’s editor takes a trip to Chestnut Hill’s 3000BC to see how her face is faring after three months in the summer sun.

Despite the fact that I wear sunblock almost daily, no matter the month or the degrees outside, I also have a strong flirtation with tans. […]

Top Doctor Michael D. Cirigliano, M.D. answers our Qs on the upcoming H1N1 vaccine to find out whether it’s smart to take the shot.

There’s no escaping the headlines: H1N1, also known as swine flu, could double the death toll of our normal flu season. Even more alarming: The […]

By far, our favorite aspect of RW this year is the addition of lunch.

With all of the participating eateries guaranteeing that their menus are at least a $55 value, Restaurant Week is finally about what it should have […]

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.

Brought to you by the letter C, for Comcast: the man behind the hottest thing in kids’ TV

The call from Australia came at 5 p.m. on a Friday in May. Andrew Beecham was still in his office on the 30th floor of […]

In a time when restaurant missteps go digital immediately, undercover spies are becoming the rage among elite owners.

As far as weekday evenings in summer go, this Center City restaurant is busy. It’s a Tuesday night, and a large group of sundress-clad woo-hoo […]

Become a Picasso in paradise complete with art supplies and massages.

DESTINATION: St. John CLASS TIME: 3 Hours DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium I’ve always enjoyed the image of myself as an artist: It’s an ethereal, bohemian me, […]

It’s just a jacket. Why has it taken on a life of its own? 

End of school, junior year. My son Jake has emptied out his locker and dumped a huge plastic bag full of detritus on the sofa  […]

How we researched and ranked our top schools.

Philadelphia magazine researchers first looked at SAT data for public high schools in our eight-county area (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; Burlington, […]

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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.

Head to the islands to see one of a kind birds in a tropical paradise.

DESTINATION: Jamaica CLASS TIME: 3-8 Hours DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy This is it? I stare at the gravelly path splitting off a main road into thick […]

Practice your forehand, backhand, and learn to play like a pro in Cali.

DESTINATION: Palm Desert, California CLASS TIME: 1 Hour DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium At the start of my lesson at Desert Springs resort (ranked ninth on Tennis […]

Mayan munchies, slow cooked to perfection in this picturesque Mexican resort.

DESTINATION: Mexico CLASS TIME: 4-6 Hours DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy I’m in the Mexican jungle, in search of food. But this is no reality show, and […]

Sharpen your swing around a view that can’t be beat.

DESTINATION: Poconos CLASS TIME: 1 Day DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium My golf lesson with Craig Anderson, one of the pros at the quaint, riverside Shawnee Inn […]

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