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Our stealthy stakeouts of shop-worthy area boutiques …

Kimberly Boutique, Center City, Wednesday at 11 a.m. • Number of people in the store: 3• Tunes playing: “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap• Coolest […]

I’m back in NoLibs to check out this booming community’s newest attraction: an array of super-cool retail shops and restaurants.

I keep getting excited about Northern Liberties! To be honest, it’s an area that I really don’t know very well — but I’m starting to, […]

These places will give you that beachy glow — before you’ve even hit the beach

‘Tis the season to be tan — except, if you’re anything like us at this pre-Memorial Day point in time, you might be looking a […]

Here, a guide to some new and/or improved under-the-stars eating spots that are worth checking out.

GREAT SPOTS TO DINE AL FRESCO IN PHILADELPHIA While we hibernated over the winter, restaurant owners were looking ahead to warmer months, by planning for […]

Mark Kingsdorf tells us how to ask your bridesmaid — ever-so-nicely, of course — if she can please cover up that tat.

Question: One of my ‘maids has a very noticeable tattoo on her upper arm that I’d rather not have jumping out in my wedding photos. […]

Happy Hour of the Week: Ansill

What to drink: $5 martinis, $3 local drafts What to eat: The $5 Korean tacos that have been flying out the door. When to go: […]

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.

New Product: Zwack

Similar in flavor to Jagermeister but with a slightly more citrusy edge, Zwack has been drunkifying Hungarians since the late 1700s. It just became available […]

Philadelphia Home editor Lauren McCutcheon can’t get enough of the summer-perfect patterns from this local green textile designer.

Cute, eco-friendly, and beach cottage-ready: We have fallen fast and hard for the soft goods (and eco-consciousness) of Chester County-based (and Welsh-born) textile designer Jenny […]

You already love their stylish events. Now, with their cool retail stores, Donna O’Brien and Kendall Brown can give your house that perfect look.

There are two just-opened, fabulous home/gifty boutiques in Northern Liberties — which might sound exciting, and lovely, and like something you’ll want to check out […]

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Philly is pulling in its fair share of the all-American trend, we are starting to both homegrown and new-concept burger chains.

The burger-focused restaurant has been gaining traction nationally, and Philly is pulling in its fair share of the all-American trend. While chains like Cheeburger Cheeburger […]

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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.

Countless Philly restaurants are enticing recession-weary diners with reduced-price multi-course menus. Here, our guide to eating lunch on the fixe.

Mondays only, Nineteen offers a three-course $19 lunch. Choose one of five entrées, then sample from the café’s salad/meat/cheese and dessert displays. Park-Hyatt at the […]

Show off your new skills, learn the Lindy, or cha-cha off some calories at the area’s hottest dance floors

Brasil’s This packed Latin dance club has recreated the South American vibe — complete with an indoor waterfall and tropical fish — in the heart […]

Philly Mag’s resident food critic chats about her new cookbook, Almost Meatless — and reveals how you can lose pounds while saving the planet.

Your book is all about reducing the amount of meat we eat. What was your inspiration? My own desire to find a kind of middle […]

Whip up this delish dish from local author Joy Manning’s new cookbook, Almost Meatless, for a healthier version of this Italian favorite

This pasta dish is known for its simple sauce that comes together quickly when whipped eggs meet the hot pasta. Carbonara is often grouped into […]

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