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Accessorize with a fun, flirty, wear-it-over-and-over-again splash of juicy color.

White — innocent, pristine bridal white — is the star hue of your wedding-day ensemble. But for bold, fashiony, unexpected pop, accessorize with a fun, […]

Don’t let all those fresh cucumbers and summer squash go to waste! Whip up one of these salads from the city’s top chefs tonight.

Roasted Baby Gold Beet Salad Baby Arugula, Goat Cheese, Tarragon Vinaigrette From Noble Serves 4 1 bunch roasted baby gold beets (recipe below)6 oz baby […]

Liz Solms, owner of Sweet Pea Nourishment, shares her local shopping secrets and tells us how to make sure “local” produce is legit

You’ve long heard the buying local buzz, but it can be much easier to do in theory than in real life, where the Acmes and […]

Peiti and David Choi, October 24, 2008, The Westin, Philadelphia.

Peiti and David Choi knew from the second they got engaged that they wanted a Philadelphia wedding — they both grew up in the city. […]

Advice for those sticky issues that can arise when planning a wedding involving divorced parents.

Q: My dad is paying — but I want my mom’s name on the invitation. How should I word it? A: If your dad is […]

Sage advice from the pros to solve all of your wedding day conundrums.

My fiancé and I definitely want a band for our reception, except we really want the original version of the song for our first dance. […]

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.

Try these classic-yet-modern hair and makeup looks from six local beauty gurus for your wedding day.

 

Your wedding is the most important hair and makeup day of your life. To get it right, try these classic-yet-modern looks from six local beauty […]

Wedding: Bouquet: The 411

FOOD & FAVORSSweet Tooth Adorable Ambler bakery The Flour Pot now has completely customizable, super-yummy bridesmaid-dress sugar cookies that come with a tag reading “Will […]

Top Doctor L. Scott Buckland of Paoli Memorial Hospital tells us how to keep ‘em sunburn- and sniffle-free while they’re away from home.

Whether you count down the days to sleep-away camp or have reluctantly agreed to let Junior go, you won’t be around to make sure your […]

Cakes adorned with the very things that give them their special-occasion flavor.

Flowers make gorgeous cake-toppers, no doubt. But to liven up the look of the most important and fabulous confection you’ll ever cut into — and […]

Five fitness tips from Philly’s burlesque babes

Stop slouching. The key to a burlesque workout is perfect posture, says Ginger Leigh of Peek-A-Boo Revue, a neo-burlesque troupe performing next on July 25th […]

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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.

Sculpt a pin-up girl’s body — and build loads of confidence — with this new Philly class

If you’ve ever envied burlesque queen Dita Von Teese’s impossibly tiny waist or swooned over Bettie Page’s sexy style and confidence, you’re not alone. But […]

It doesn’t gets any better than these classic, timeless styles.

Trends may come and go — but when it comes to your groom’s wedding-day look, we don’t think it gets any better than classic, timeless […]

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Our stealthy stakeouts of shop-worthy area boutiques.

Third Street Habit, Tuesday at 3 p.m. •    Number of people in the store: 3•    Tunes playing: “Rever Le Nez en L’Air” by Francoise Hardy […]

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