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When the owners of Foster’s Homeware escape to their country home, they don’t leave behind is their sense of style

During 22 years of Center City living, Ken Foster and Larry Lantz weren’t seeing many birds, so they never guessed they had a future as […]

Create a cafe (that will rival any restaurant!)
in your own backyard

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW A picnic, in concept, should be romantic and carefree, picturesque and spontaneous. Or, as I like to think of […]

Soft and colorful or funky and ­architectural — make a container you’ll love in about 30 minutes

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW Potting the perfect terrace planter is easier than you’d expect. The trick is in the shopping. First, find a […]

Behind the scenes at our favorite garden center: a bright meeting space with a vintage potting-shed vibe

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW Barbara Botting, Philadelphia Home’s very own stylist extraordinaire, transformed Terrain at Styer’s circa-1890 building from a sad, ’80s-addled office […]

A green builder with a historic perspective

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW In a market inundated with brand-new eco-friendly products, Philadelphia’s Greensaw Design & Build, a two-year-old firm, takes a historic […]

Cool pieces to make a soft transition to warmer weather

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SLIDESHOW Cool pieces to make a soft transition to warmer weather

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 taller, blonder half of Hall & Oates speaks!

If thinking of Hall & Oates makes you recall bad hair (and worse facial hair), think a little harder. Philadelphia’s original rock-and-soulers remain the bestselling […]

A drab, dated ­bedroom becomes a fresh, classic sanctuary

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE AFTER SHOTS Seamlessly eclectic, gently modern updates to traditional homes are the specialty of Wyndmoor interior designer Rebecca Paul (215-836-1697, […]

Espaliered trees bring fruit to flat spaces

Popularized in 17th-century France, the elegant espalier bedecks some of the world’s toniest estates: Versailles, Fontainebleau, Mount Vernon. What makes a tree an espalier? Careful […]

On a penthouse roof deck above Rittenhouse Square, a group of friends get together for a casual alfresco movie night

On a penthouse roof deck high above Rittenhouse Square, a group of friends — including the deck’s designer — gets together for a casual (but […]

What drives the market in marigolds?

BACK WHEN I first started gardening, in the ’70s, the fuss was all about impatiens. This rather humble annual with a muted palette of white, […]

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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.

An innovative, eco-friendly lounge set from an up-and-coming industrial designer

Cork could be nature’s most perfect material. Lightweight, waterproof, durable, pliable and renewable, it comes in stylishly modern forms via Daniel Michalik, a University of […]

Expand your culinary geography or hit up your favorite SoJer spots from the 22nd through 27th.

Check out our 12 favorites here! Expand your culinary geography or hit up your favorite SoJer spots from the 22nd through 27th. It’s a great […]

Fork Restaurant Club Dinner

SLIDESHOW: See what you missed at Fork! Great room, great food, great fun! On Monday, March 9th, 20 adventuresome foodies from all over the area […]

Changes are coming to the Palm this spring

Changes are coming to the Bellevue’s The Palm this spring. General manager Jim Haney reports that the steakhouse will be adding an outdoor café that […]

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