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To Stave Off Gentrification, Kensington Becomes Its Own Landlord

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The Ghost of Broad Street

The Big B was at least five stories high, ruby by day, aglow at night, so you could see it from miles away, bright and […]

Philadelphia’s greatest film actor remembers the movies that inspired him

Kevin Bacon gets a lot of attention for the sheer number of movies he’s been in, but not nearly enough for the quality of his […]

Cool new outdoor gear … and where to shop for that ruggedly stylish look

Luxe lace-ups: More classy than clunky, Cole Haan’s Air Grady Hiker Boot for men ($198) has a rubber sole with Nike Air technology. Meribel boots […]

Foliage. Fresh air. A break from your cell phone. Lace up those boots and blaze a trail on one of these nearby hikes.

Valley Forge National Historical Park The terrain: Both hikers and history buffs will appreciate the park’s well-marked trails and educational tours. Ruins of Revolutionary War-era […]

Pulse Style: Fashion: Runway Report

Toby Lerner Owner, Toby Lerner, Suburban Square, Ardmore; 610-642-8370Color trends: “The real story this fall is now you can mix brown and black. We bought […]

Having saved its historic movie theater and kicked off an enviable Main Street revitalization, quaint little Ambler is into Phase Two: adding cool shopping. Boutiques on and just off Main are fast imbuing this walkable square mile with hours of browsing potential. Here’s a partial list

Whether you’re hungry or not, the Flour Pot, the “cookie boutique” on the first floor of a yellow-and-white Victorian, will seduce you with the aromas […]

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.

Q: How can someone like me, who doesn’t travel much, get upgraded at hotels? —Robbin Darrow, Marlton

A: If you don’t ask, you won’t receive, so consider voicing special requests when making your reservation. Want a larger room? A better view? Say so! And discreetly throw around any professional affiliations you may have. Hotels always show higher levels of appreciation toward their valued, ongoing accounts. Or appeal to the concierge or reservations manager, key staffers who call their own shots in securing upgrades for guests. Mentioning a special occasion (“It’s our anniversary”) may help your cause. Finally, ask to be upgraded upon check-in. This touch of tenacity just could earn you the “suite” life.
—Ken Alan, corporate concierge for BPG Properties

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Pulse: Style: New and Now: Cult Classic

Cult Classic Bruce Levy was smitten. After visiting a Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Manhattan showroom—home to a chic line of case goods, upholstery and […]

Pulse Style: Ragas Report: Design Notebook

Who : Gregory T. Dickson, 28, designer of the fun, flirty handbag line Gregory Thomas. Getting started : Thomas left his design job at Urban […]

Bones and muscles wear out long before other body parts. Fortunately, there are ways to stay young 

Thanks to remarkable medical advances, we can all expect to live longer and healthier lives than our parents. Heart disease can be managed; sunscreens keep […]

Pulse: Out and About: The 5 Things to Do This Month

Dancing With the Boss Nationally acclaimed husband-and-wife choreographers Danial Shapiro and Joanie Smith bring Jersey native Bruce Springsteen’s music to life in this month’s world […]

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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.

Pulse: Health: Pain, Pain, Go Away

Patients confronted with surgery usually worry about three things: Will I die from the anesthesia? Will I get better? Will it hurt a lot? No […]

Pulse: Getaway: Salem by Moonlight

At some point, “family vacation” becomes an oxymoron: Where do you go with teenagers? Ours acquiesced to Salem, Massachusetts, a town once gripped by hysterical […]

Pulse: Previews: The 5 Things to Do This Month

Bye Bye Beach BoysBeach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson began writing SMiLE in 1966 as the follow-up to his moody masterpiece Pet Sounds. The project met […]

From the Editor

It’s the moment every writer dreads: Your own words come back to haunt you. As he was putting together our package on “The Condo Revolution” […]

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