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Mac Mart owner Marti Liberman, whose business was targeted by the Boycott Ride in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8th (photo courtesy Marti Lieberman/Mac Mart)
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You’ve got a full-time job, jam-packed social calendar and now, a wedding to plan.  Here’s how to do it all

It happened 17 days before my wedding.  I was on my way into the office, inching along I-95, late for a meeting, steering with my […]

When selecting the Flowers for your wedding day, choose them as you would your produce: Go for what’s in season.

When selecting the Flowers for your wedding day, choose them as you would your produce: Go for what’s in season. Your gorgeous arrangements will look […]

For better or worse, she’s yours — till death do you part

When my ex and I called it quits, I didn’t immediately realize that I wasbreaking up with his mother, too. Though he and I agreed […]

Check out the top five hottest places to multitask while you shop!

Every holiday season, I set out with the intent to find the perfect gift for everyone on my list. No ubiquitous buys from big-mall shops […]

The best way to save some calories at any holiday is to BYOD, bring your own dessert. Try out this tasty Ginger Pear Cobbler recipe with fewer calories and grams of fat!

The best way to save some calories at any holiday is to BYOD, bring your own dessert. Not only can you make it healthy, but […]

So just how much of a "local" are you, really? Test your Philly knowledge to find out

In honor of our centennial, we present a 20-question test of your knowledge of all things Philly. First prize: a new condo! (Well, not really, […]

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.

Stick with these tips and you won’t go home regretting every bite this holiday.

Thanksgiving is the ultimate eating holiday. With the focus on the food and eating plenty of it, where does your healthy diet fit in? Follow […]

49 crowd-pleasing picks: Our guide to the most stylish gifts around

Sure, the holiday season is all about carols and cocktails, warm fires and sparkly clothes, wonderful gifts … Oh, yeah. The gifts. Admit it: Finding […]

We hear dead people 

IN HONOR OF Philadelphia magazine’s 100th anniversary, Exit Interview brings you an exclusive — nay, historic — conversation with a man who left town in […]

He’s the (accidental) mastermind of the Chickie’s & Pete’s empire — no wonder Pete Ciarrocchi thinks life is bee-you-tee-ful

IT’S THE FOURTH quarter at sun-washed Lincoln Financial Field, and for a moment — just one — Pete Ciarrocchi doesn’t care that his Eagles have […]

Eat, drink, be merry — and wear your skinny jeans to dinner

Thanksgiving without a feast would hardly be Thanksgiving at all, but you certainly won’t be thankful for a new spare tire come January 1st. To […]

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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.

Web Original: Right-Now Recipe: Meatless Pâté

My sister Jill turned 30 last week and threw herself a party in honor of the occasion. I immediately volunteered to make snacks, in spite […]

Web Original: Style Report: Super-Sale Week

My inbox is overflowing with sales starting this week. Do your part to bring the economy back and start spending! Starting Friday and running through […]

Rocky and the Fonz duke it out

A few months back, Milwaukee pulled a Philly and erected a statue in honor of the famous fictitious hero who best embodies the spirit of […]

Joy Manning is in search of margaritas and authentic Mexican flavors

A decade ago, Philadelphia was a Mexican-food wasteland. But a recent wave of immigration has brought with it a flurry of tiny taquerias serving regional […]

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