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Contrast materials and textures for a look that’s not just more of the same

We saw this room — designed by Bahdeebahdu’s RJ Thornburg — and instantly coveted its cool, eclectically chic look. His unexpectedly cohesive mix includes shaggy […]

New York’s BDDW, craftsman-modern furniture makers, just moved to … Port Richmond.

Sixth Borough believers, rejoice. BDDW, design-build furniture makers to demigods, has moved shop from Brooklyn to Port Richmond, sealing Philly’s status as the preferred refuge […]

The dashing principal of Creg Richard Design shares a few of his favorite things

“As a self-taught designer, if I had to have a bible, this collection would be it.” Domus 1928-1999, Volumes 1-12, $560 at Barnes & Noble, […]

At this very moment, 650,000 Philadelphians are going solo. This month, we tell their stories. Hunt down their haunts. If you’re also out there solo, and searching, you need search no further. And if you’re not? Go ahead, take a peek. (Hey, there’s no harming in looking.)

Six ways to make your king-size bed day-dreamy

At six-plus feet in length and width, a king-size bedis both seductively roomy and dastardly to dress up. We asked Ashton-Whyte owner Ellen Yazujian—a linens […]

The city’s 30 best places to meet other singles

The FooderyThe Northern Liberties location has big tables for brew-lovers to sit at while they sample and discuss their favorite suds, as well as weekly […]

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.

This production at the Arden is as finely constructed as the quilts it represents.

Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory WilderArden Theatre CompanyDirected by Eleanor HoldridgeStaring Kes Khemnu, Edwina Findley, Kala Moses Baxter, Marjorie Johnson 10 words or less … […]

Alfa is the place to buy someone a drink, even if they’re not there.

It might just be the cheesiest idea to come out of a bar since the paper umbrella, but I have to admit, I sorta like […]

Scary candles, chic candy jars and useful carving kits top Halloween must-have list.

Halloween décor need not include those ubiquitous glow-in-the-dark hanging skeletons and horrifying mummies that howl as you walk by. Home accessories that revolve around ghosts […]

Don’t get tricked by your treats this fall

If your life is anything like mine, Halloween candy is everywhere right now — in the house, in the office, in the supermarket. And if […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.

Eight months after four West Philadelphia boys drown, the city and the police are still battling over the truth

FOUR BOYS ON bikes journey down to the river on a sunny fall day. There is a factory. a weed patch, a rock. The waters […]

As the Fall chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own

As a chill creeps into the air, robust red wines begin to come into their own. And, with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines rarely dipping below $20 these […]

Who doesn’t dream of perfect pieces custom-built for every nook and cranny in their house?

Who doesn’t dream of perfect pieces custom-built for every nook and cranny in their house? Well, some lucky Philadelphians have been taking advantage of Philly […]

A Hop ­Wallop full of sappy green aromas with a hint of malty sweetness.

Resinous hops ­provide the herbal edge and bitter bite that make beer so refreshing. Victory ­Brewing Company’s Hop ­Wallop, full of sappy green aromas with […]

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