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Pulse: 60-Second Critic: The Ayer

The Ayer: love child of Hahnemann and a W Hotel. The Ayer Condominiums, 210 West Washington Square, theayer.com. The latest entry in Philly’s condo boom, […]

How Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers separates the rich from their money

How Kimmel Center CEO Anne Ewers separates the rich from their money If there’s one place where a newcomer to Philadelphia can get a frightening […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Music Video: Jason Aldean, “Laughed Until We Cried”

The latest crooner trying to claim the mantle of Kenny Chesney. Aldean, the latest crooner trying to claim the mantle of Kenny Chesney Lite, strolls […]

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: The Case That Won’t Die

The release this month of Murdered by Mumia (The Lyons Press; $24.95) — an account by Maureen Faulkner, the widow of slain police officer Daniel, […]

Yes, you can make a difference. Here’s our directory of 92 great local groups worthy of your time, energy and money

Yes, you can make a difference. Here are 92 great local groups worthy of your time, energy and money. HELP THE POOR GIVE A KID […]

Hello, party on the Parkway

Maybe New York puts on a bigger show, but we own the bragging rights of having the first Thanksgiving Day’s parade. Take that, Macy’s. Plant […]

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.

How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Give a Kid a Chance

Send a Girl to the PromIn Joyce Jesko’s fairy-tale-come-true, every girl goes to the ball. Her nonprofit Fairy Godmothers helps teens from families that can’t […]

How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Help the Poor

Give a Kid a ToyGraduates of the People’s Emergency Center’s program to help the homeless have a 90 percent success rate when it comes to […]

Disaster stories have become as much a part of the holidays as gifts and eggnog. So why do we keep putting ourselves through all the grief?

Disaster stories have become as much a part of the holidays as gifts and eggnog. Why do we keep putting ourselves through all the grief? […]

Let’s say you have $50 million and want to give it away. Would you give it to an arts group on Broad Street? Homeless people on Chestnut Street? The sick and starving in Africa? Okay, but wait: Wouldn’t it be more effective to give it to Penn, to help educate the best and brightest of the next generation? Is this harder than you thought?

Let’s say you have $50 million and want to give it away. Who would you give it to? “To give away money is an easy […]

Pulse: Chatter: High Society: Brooke de la Villanova

Pssst! Hello, dumplings. I need to type quietly, because Edgar is still napping after the big-hoo-ha gala opening of the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. What an […]

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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.

With everyone’s favorite hunky weatherman headed back to town, the big question is: Whom will he date? Ladies, start your engines

With everyone’s favorite hunky weatherman headed back to town, the big question is: Whom will he date? Local media (okay, us) are buzzing about the […]

Tired of cynicism? Selfishness? Schadenfreude? Hop on the bus, Philly. From rock stars to business owners to everyday people, the cry of the moment is “Save the world!” How doing good suddenly got cool

Meet the 21 Philadelphians who make us feel like crap — because they’re so good

Tired of cynicism? Selfishness? Schadenfreude? Hop on the bus, Philly. The cry of the moment is “Save the world!” The Lord isn’t the only one […]

No one is expressing the right emotions about my engagement

No one is expressing the right emotions about my engagement. THE TROUBLE STARTED almost immediately after we got engaged. I’ll spare you the details of […]

For the past decade, Croydon’s Diana Trolli has played Mrs. C. each holiday season alongside her husband, Nicholas (duh!), who just happens to be president of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded Santas. (Yes, they really do exist.) We wanted to find out what it’s like to play second chair to the world’s most beloved fat man.

What exactly does Mrs. Claus do? I make sure the kids’ hands are clean so they don’t get the suit dirty, keep them calm and […]

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