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Yes, Philadelphia Is Safer Than They Say on TV

The city has made the national news far too often recently for incidents involving crime and public safety. A new administration has big plans to change — and correct — the narrative.


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Pulse: Philadelphicon: “Oh, Dem Golden Slippers”

Why “Oh, Dem Golden Slippers” rules as the unofficial anthem of the Mummers Parade. Head for Broad Street on New Year’s Day and you’ll hear […]

Ease tension with this perfectly Christmastime oil

Ease tension with this perfectly Christmastime oil I am nowhere close to being ready for Christmas morning. I’ve got a list a mile long of […]

Throw a chic — but simple! — girls’ get-together to brighten a winter’s day

Throw a chic — but simple! — girls’ get-together to brighten a winter’s day Maureen Doron, owner of Bryn Mawr’s Skirt, invites six of her […]

Your Weekend Shopping Adventure: Philadelphia Premium Outlets

Dubbing this new outlet mall “Philadelphia” is a bit of a stretch — it’s a hike and a half from Center City (on 76, no […]

Try these high-end yogurts for a creamy and so-good-for-you snack

Try these high-end yogurts for a creamy and so-good-for-you snack   Yogurt has been called "the gift of the gods," and throughout the centuries has […]

The Nutcracker Gets On Its Tippy Toes

The Nutcracker at Christmastime is a rite of passage, practically as obligatory as eggnog and It’s a Wonderful Life. But in case it’s been a […]


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


65 Great Philly Coffee Shops

So where to grab a cuppa? See our 65 top picks here. It isn’t the coffee that’s hot in Philly right now; it’s the coffee […]

Annapolis Sailing School, Annapolis, MD

Annapolis Sailing School, Annapolis, MD First lesson at the basic “Become a Sailor in One Weekend” course at the Annapolis Sailing School (7001 Bembe Beach […]

Home: Finds: What I Want

With the official start of holiday shopping only days away, it’s time to pull out your favorite pen and pad of paper and write up […]

Think cobblestone and crisply uniformed Navy midshipmen — the sailing capital of the U.S. is happening enough to keep you busy, but quaint enough to feel like an escape. (All just a two-hour drive from Philly.) Here’s our fast and loose tour of Annapolis, Maryland

Think cobblestone and crisply uniformed Navy midshipmen — the sailing capital of the U.S. is happening enough to keep you busy, but quaint enough to […]

Nothing says “Marry Me” like a pound of bacon

Nothing says "Marry Me" like a pound of bacon I knew I wanted to marry Kathleen. I knew the type of ring she wanted (princess […]

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

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.


Six noteworthy shops on the city’s crowded caffeine scene

Six noteworthy shops on the city’s crowded caffeine scene. The best coffee shops aren’t necessarily those with the best coffee (though we found that, too). […]

A ventless fireplace brings a glow to the chimney-less home

A ventless fireplace brings a glow to the chimney-less home Let the ski lodges have their imposing stone fireplaces — we’ll take our winter warm-up […]

Good Life: The Homegrown Gift Guide

Nearly 100 goodies made in (or inspired by) Philly, for everyone on your list. Our team of style mavens rounded up nearly 100 goodies made […]

How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Preserve History

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Working to preserve the history of Pennsylvania, this society maintains millions of printed documents covering everything from William Penn to […]

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