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Suburbanites no longer have to trek to the city to fit into their skinny jeans

Almost anyone who’s ever uttered the words “I need to get in shape” to an in-the-know city friend has gotten back the single-syllable answer that’s […]

A local hiking group that will help you hit your fitness goals — sans treadmill.

Sick of the treadmill? So are we. And so is Hungary-born Julius Geday, founder of The Philadelphia Hiking and Adventure Group. For the past year, […]

Heart-pumping climbs, dog-friendly paths and walks for the kids.

THE 11 BEST LOCAL TRAILS TO HIKE NOW TAKE A HIKE WITH THE PHILADELPHIA HIKING AND ADVENTURE GROUP Additional research by Allison Stadd

We’re lucky in Philadelphia — the future of medicine is already here. That’s why this year, we wanted to shine a spotlight on the region’s rising stars — our best physicians age 40 and under — and the astounding work they’re doing, from 3-D robotic surgery to preserving the fertility of cancer patients to making blind men see

THE 375 TOP DOCTORS IN PHILADELPHIAAs selected by their peers and compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. THE NEXT GENERATION OF GREAT PHILADELPHIA DOCTORS Meet […]

What Philadelphia was wearing this week

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW SEE LAST WEEK’S STREET STYLE HERE Happy Friday!Ah, another nice week … Well, for the most part. Hopefully, soon, […]

Monique Mason, owner of Moko Beauty Studio, dishes  about her fave recent purchase

WHO: Monique MasonOWNS: Moko Beauty Studio MOST RECENT PURCHASE I’M LOVING: Melie Bianco toteDISCOVERED AT: J. Karma BoutiqueWHY I’M OBSESSED: I purchased it two weeks […]

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.

44 more rising medical stars.

Mark Abdelmalek, 34Dermatologic surgery, Hahnemann/DrexelABC News medical research journalist who performs Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancers, cosmetic dermatology, and laser surgery, including a specialized […]

A limited edition porter with a coffee twist

Ron Vaccarello, owner of Mullica Hill’s Crescent Moon Coffee & Tea Company, decided to set up a stand at a South Jersey beer festival last […]

In watering holes across the region, men and women are shaking things up 

Back when I was a wide-eyed youngster in South Jersey — this is going way back to the loathsome 1980s — the gender lines in […]

Jazz up your look whether you’re wearing a sundress, jeans and a tee, or your Sunday best

SEE THE SHINY STYLES HERE Loving all the metallics you’re seeing in your favorite Philly stores? Try these glossy, glistening shoes — they’ll jazz up […]

When Danny Seo wants quiet time, he heads to his newly refurbished Bucks County retreat for divine design inspiration

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW [sidebar]Two years ago, Danny Seo confessed. Quietly, subtly, the 32-year-old guru of eco-­living — who parlayed an environmental-activist adolescence […]

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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.

Watch Danny hang from the roof of his four-story Old City townhouse

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Top doctors hospital abbreviation key

Abington: Abington Memorial Hospital  AtlantiCare: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center  Brandywine: Brandywine Hospital  Bryn Mawr: Bryn Mawr Hospital  Cancer Treatment: Cancer Treatment Centers of America-Eastern Regional […]

Our favorite green guru reveals his favorite local antiques emporiums, beauty secrets, flea markets

On Alfresco“For my deck, all I’ve done is hang up LED string lights as cafe lights. They’ll burn out in about 15 years, and use […]

Which media exec is more overpaid: Brian Tierney, or WHYY president and CEO Bill Marrazzo?

Executive: Brian Tierney (Inquirer/Daily News)Compensation: $850,000*Increase Over Previous Year: 38%Recent Company Performance: Racked up $395 million in debt; filed for Chapter 11 in February.What It […]

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