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Pulse: Chatter: Turf Wars: There Goes the Gayborhood

This spring, James McManaman, co-owner of the Absolute Abstract gallery on South 13th Street, proudly announced that more than 60 merchants from the 15-square-block area […]

From the Editor: February 2007

“YOU KNOW WHAT THIS TOWN NEEDS?” the voice on the other end of the telephone line asked. “It needs people who don’t take themselves so […]

Off the Cuff: February 2007

Philadelphia is a city with a black mayor, in which young black men are being murdered at an unconscionable rate. Apparently, John Street is incapable […]

When did getting your offspring into college become an Olympic sport?

MY DAUGHTER MARCY’S EYES ARE FIXATED ON ME, all her senses attuned to the slightest nuance of emotion. I keep my face carefully composed as […]

We now treat Fido and Mittens like they’re our kids — they’re much more important than children

I LIKE MY CAT, AND WE HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING. I provide her with food and handle the living arrangements, and she occasionally brings in mice […]

The Good Life: Health: Think Yourself Thin

Anybody who has tried Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers, et al., knows the curse of dieting is watching the scale inch back up when you […]

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.

The Good Life: The 411: Portrait of the Art Shops

Amoeba Art Shop 7174 Germantown Avenue, 215-242-4568; amoebaartshop.com The vibe: Friendly funkiness. Opened in 2004 by local artist Jay Thomson, Amoeba — about the size […]

Exit Interview: Mike Jerrick

THOUGH MIKE JERRICK IS A WICHITA NATIVE, his run as host of Fox’s Good Day Philadelphia left an indelible mark on our city (and its […]

The Good Life: Trendspotting: Corporate Germophobia

I practically drink Purell. Every bag I own is lined with sanitizing wipes. And if it were up to me, I’d shmear elevator buttons and […]

A peek inside some of the region’s coolest private restaurant dining rooms. BYO reason to celebrate

THE PARTY: A girls’ (or guys’) all-night out THE PLACE: Continental A.C., the Pier at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, 609-674-8300; continentalac.com THE ROOM: […]

Taste: Q&A: Gour-Mayor?

Unlike his onetime boss Ed Rendell, Tom Knox’s mark as a foodie has been made through quality, not quantity. The 66-year-old mayoral candidate has owned […]

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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.

Pulse: 60-Second Critic: March 2007

Face-lifts Greyhound Bus Station By Jessicca Pressler The Greyhound station at 10th and Filbert has long resembled the set of Children of Men: Outside, shifty-eyed […]

Taste: Where We’re Eating

Harry’s Savoy Grill After almost 20 years — and, the restaurant estimates, two million guests — Harry’s Savoy Grill has a new look, from the […]

Pulse: A&E: Local Talent: Sal Mazzotta

“Sure, M. Night has talent, but everything lately has flopped,” says local filmmaker Sal Mazzotta over chicken wings at Tony Luke’s Sports Bar. “You give […]

Taste: Spirits: Beer Here

NO SURPRISE: BEER IS AMERICA’S FAVORITE adult beverage, capturing more than 50 cents of each dollar spent on alcohol. Pale lagers make up the vast […]

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