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Politics is the new black, dumplings

Politics is the new black, dumplings, as the Pennsylvania Society Inaugural Ball at the Ritz in D.C. proved so aptly. Among the chatterati were a […]

Feuds! Money! Endorsements! The race to replace D.A. Lynne Abraham is about everything but putting criminals behind bars 

DAN MCCAFFREY LOOKS like a prosecutor, albeit one who worked with Eliot Ness. Big and beefy, with the slicked-back silver hair and square, ruddy face […]

Right after Joe Torsella left the National Constitution Center in January, the buzz began: Who will land his job?

Right after Joe Torsella left the National Constitution Center in January (he’s prepping to run for Arlen Specter’s U.S. Senate spot), the buzz began: Who […]

Starr-Studded Updates

The Starr Restaurant Organization has decided to make a few updates to their more established restaurants, most revolving around booze. (Not that there’s anything wrong […]

What’s Old Is New at Miel

Longtime loyalists of Miel Patisserie, the pastry shop with outposts in Cherry Hill and Center City, noticed something amiss in late 2007. Prices were rising, […]

The recession has every bride taking a second look at her budget. Tell us how you’re cutting back — and find out one savvy way you can save thousands

In these not-so-fabulous economic times, brides are definitely looking for ways to save a little where they can on the details for their Big Day. […]

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.

Wedding planner and etiquette know-it-all Mark Kingsdorf reveals the secret.

Question: My parents are footing the bill for our wedding, and while I’m happily accepting their checks, I’m kind of dreading all the input they’ll […]

Our style-savvy editors scout the latest fashions

Click here to view slideshow See last week’s Street Style here Happy Friday! So, like expected, the strange and wonderful weather of last week disappeared […]

In case you still haven’t seen it

Is a commercial featuring actual Philadelphians slobbering all over each other in LOVE park really a good advertisement for the city?

Philly Cooks Chef Tables

SEE SLIDESHOW: Our Favorite Philly Cooks Chef Tables Philly Cooks is a little different this year, so we wanted to take a moment to explain. […]

Philly Beer Week 2009 Highlights

During this year’s Beer Week (March 6th through 15th) there are more than 450 events all over the region to choose from. Here’s a day-by-day […]

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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.

Standard Tap quality comes to J.B.’s kitchen

Paul Kimport, co-owner of Standard Tap and Johnny Brenda’s, is back in the kitchen. After a stint in the Tap’s kitchen four years ago, the […]

A haunting night at the theater

How’s this for a romantic scenario: A couple falls into a torrid, illicit affair. They decide to run off together. After making love, he goes […]

Street Style is back on the streets for the few days of beautiful February weather

Click here to view slideshow. See last week’s Street Style here.  Happy Friday — the 13th! No, our Office Invasion Tour 2009 isn’t over — […]

Pulse: Music: Hard-Knock Life

Last year, Mayfair native Joanna Pacitti met Kelly Clarkson while the American Idol winner was out promoting her latest platinum-selling release. Most 21-year-old aspiring singers […]

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