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Chatting up Hollywood starlets is an occupational hazard for Exit Interview. Yet Penn grad Elizabeth Banks made us feel like it was the eighth-grade dance all over again — tongue-tied, palms sweaty, and having to pee real bad. Maybe it’s the 3

Exit Interview: Well, um, we’ve been following your career, and since you’re a proud Penn grad, we’re happy to have a chance to talk to […]

Taste: Where We’re Eating August 2006

Clam Tavern We can get so caught up in froufrou and foie gras that finding the completely unassuming, inexpensive and family-friendly Clam Tavern (339 East […]

The best places to kill a few hours when the in-laws are in town

BUCKS COUNTY The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works. Started in 1898 by oddball Henry Chapman Mercer, this National Historic Landmark once produced some of the […]

Lucky Strike may be the newest kid on the block, but there's a place to score right in your own backyard

Bucks County Morrisville Lanes. Best for: Parties. Independently owned, this alley only has 12 lanes, so you can rent the whole place without selling a […]

Because there so is more to do on a Saturday night than dinner and a movie

Place to laugh Helium Comedy Club This Center City club presents comedy as it should be, up close and personal. But the most intimate stage […]

When a potato-chip heir decided to build one of the biggest mansions ever in Avalon, the town that prides itself on being “cooler by a mile” found its citizens hot under the collar. Are people with too much money and too-big houses destroying

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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.

Everything for the new mom and the mom-to-be

Diaper bags Viv Pickle. We love, love, love this diaper bag. It’s big, but not too big. There are tons of pockets. The lining is […]

From hipster-parent hangouts to high-style diaper bags and the coolest classes, cribs and bibs, we've got you and your brood covered

Hipster baby boutique Genes Just about the coolest thing to happen to Philly parents since sex. Kristina Ferrari, mother of two, opened this über-urban kids’ […]

How effective are our 10 local Congressional reps? Insiders rank them from best to worst

1. Michael Castle, R-DE Castle is an increasingly rare type — a moderate who seems just as happy working with Democrats as with his fellow […]

Five faces pushing Philly forward

Tom Moor As the head of Select Greater Philadelphia, the Chamber outfit dedicated to attracting new companies to the region, the savvy, articulate Moor is […]

Rachael Sutliff, 26, didn't let a 2005 diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, eight rounds of chemo, and the loss of her hair keep her from her dreams — or her adopted home, Philly

Rachael Sutliff, 26, didn't let a 2005 diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, eight rounds of chemo, and the loss of her hair keep her from her […]

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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.

Movers and shakers who are changing Philly's media, sports and politics — plus the scensters who put us in the national spotlight

News for newspapers The purchase of the Inky and Daily News by Brian Tierney et al. Yes, Tierney is a big, bombastic self-promoter who’s shilled […]

It's okay not to be a domestic god or goddess — when you have these experts on speed dial

Urban pet sitter The Monster Minders As cute as the critters they care for, Carrie and Lindsay Maria have taken less than a year to […]

Sometimes all it takes is one great piece to shift a room from classic to au courant

FOR THE LIVING ROOM Check out Bo Concept, a Danish contemporary chain built on a flex-design principle that allows you to customize wall units, sofas […]

These four spots have something for every Cinderella

FOR THE HARD-CORE FASHIONISTA Joan Shepp. Shepp’s “Shoe Lounge” is misnamed. No true heels whore, faced with majestic rows of soles from Prada, Henry Beguelin, […]

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