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Philadelphia’s Next Great Era Begins Now

Why this chapter of our city’s story might be our best since, well, 1776


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Philly’s Driverless Future Is Here, Whether We’re Ready or Not

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She Transformed Bok Into a Creative Force. Now Lindsey Scannapieco Is Taking on Broad Street

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Pat Croce: Doing Chemo on Everest

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Cinch an embellished napkin with the right jewelry, and any table can be perfectly set

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Homefront: Gold Rush

Gold Rush

This year, resolve to take care of yourself with this Philly-do-approved 12-step plan

Whether or not you ever really get around to goals like “Learn fluent Cantonese” and “Spend more time with the wife,” commit yourself to this […]

The Good Life: Trendspotting: Adult Birthday Parties

If rented shoes, drinks served in plastic pitchers, urethane balls and neon-lit gutters summon fond memories of birthday parties past — as in, the past […]

Bridal Bouquet: Mini Me

Mini Me

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail the holiest of Hallmark holidays

We don’t know who St. Valentine was, either — but if he lived in Philly, here are the 30-plus non-sucky and non-sappy ways he’d hail […]


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

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.


60-Second Critic January 2007

Businesses Starbucks at 18th and Market Streets By Andrew Putz If you’re one of the millions of Americans whose morning routine includes a stop at […]

Pulse: Local Talent: Bruce Graham and Jennifer Childs

“I don’t like plays that have 30 scenes. I like the lights to go up and stay up,” says playwright Bruce Graham. This may explain […]

BOP Spotlight: Custom Workout Program

Custom Workout Program: Optimal Wellness

Thanks to a rumored nasty divorce and a new relationship with Revlon's Ron Perelman, Philly fashion girl Tory Burch is the buzz of Manhattan

Being the new darling of Manhattan café society can be a burden for even the most Eve Harrington of social climbers, but it appears to […]

Attention, Philly husbands! This Valentine’s Day, buy your wife the right lingerie — and yourself some instant brownie points — with these tips from local experts

1. Think Small Small, independently owned boutiques are designed to give even the most clueless customers personalized attention. So while department stores may seem more […]

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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.


From The Editor: January 2007

A month ago, a young black man was shot outside a New York strip club on the morning of his wedding. Sean Bell was unarmed, […]

Eyelash extensions are so last year

Eyelash extensions are so last year A come-hither set of lashes, in our opinion, has everything to do with subtly playing up your natural assets. […]

Off The Cuff: January 2007

A month ago, a young black man was shot outside a New York strip club on the morning of his wedding. Sean Bell was unarmed, […]

Exit Interview: Bo Ryans

Exit Interview: As soon as you open your mouth, it’s obvious you’re not from Wisconsin. Any vocal exercises you perform to maintain your Philly accent? […]

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