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This local style guru’s giving us one more reason to love South Philly

I’m loving all these independent boutiques opening up right now. Go boutique owners! Go Philly’s economy! Go shoppers — visit these stores! Last week I […]

OBSESSED: Picks from our Style Squad

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These stylish fashion boutiques are almost enough — almost — to keep us off the beach

So I’ve been going to Avalon since the dawn of time (well, at least since I was in utero), and today, it looks much different […]

Real Weddings: Melody and Matt Duffy

This week, we bring you the beautiful wedding of Melody and Matt at PAFA … Enjoy! Click here to view slideshow

Melissa Paul gives her tips on how to cut bar costs—instead of putting them on your guests

Question: Our wedding expenses are really adding up, and my fiancé and I are looking for ways to cut costs. Would it be ok to […]

Here are our five gourmet suggestions for moving beyond burnt toast …

Or maybe the question should be: do you need to learn to cook? Don’t feel bad. Not everyone knows how. If your guy is like […]

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.

The first half of the month brings boatloads of savings at some of our favorite area bridal salons

Page Six, SkippackJune 11-13: Jim Hjelm Trunk ShowYou’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order any of the featured designer’s dresses during the trunk show; […]

Home editor Lauren McCutcheon gets inspired by the flora at Midtown Village’s Verde

Just in time for those of us who desperately need to figure out what to do with our very own gray gardens and empty windowsills […]

How motorcycles are killing New Hope

Go to cutesy New Hope and you’ll see why it’s a tourist magnet: adorable shops, open-air pubs, small-town coziness. What you hear is another story. […]

OBSESSED: Picks from our Style Squad

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Our style-savvy editors scout the latest fashions. This week: graphic tees, spring jackets, and super-cool shades.

Happy Friday! This time around, our trusty style-seekers trolled the streets of Center City, wandering around popular warm-weather meeting spots like Love Park and Rittenhouse […]

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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.

Our surf-to-turf (to boardwalk) guide to brunching, lunching, sunning, shopping, cracking some crab, eating for cheap, catching a wave and winning at skee-ball — plus dozens of ways to make the most of everything you love best about the beach. Jump in! (The water’s fine)

WATERNot all surf is created equal. The best for sailing, snorkeling, hanging 10 … BREAKFAST & BRUNCHThe best starts to long days at the beach […]

Great food, cheap — and places where you don’t have to change out of your bathing suit to get it

Don’t be put off by the sandy floor at the Hamburger Construction Company in Ocean City — it’s just proof the fat quarter-pounders ($5) here […]

From shell soaps to sundresses: What to buy and where to buy it

For gifts At Cape May’s Nest, you can snag handmade clocks, Anne Taintor cards and pretty vintage-bead jewelry. Then scoot over to Bath Time, where […]

For when the sun is low and a beer on your deck won’t cut it

The Dead Dog Saloon  This Sea Isle golf-shirt-and-khakis place has some great live music from aspiring Joni Mitchells, plus decent little noshies. (Dead Dog Saloon […]

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