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Ben Kirshner’s Plan to Transform How Pennsylvania Does Business

Pennsylvania is a notoriously tough place to start or run a business. Can the first guy to sell coffee on the internet fix that? The governor sure thinks so.


Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks and Grace Kelly all made memorable moments in Philadelphia Oscars history (photos via Getty Images)
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Great (and Not So Great) Moments in Philly Oscars History

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Inside Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s Wild Ride From Mount Airy to the Oscars

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Jason Kelce Retires After 13 Seasons

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Six stylish boutiques unfold an assortment of European linens as beautiful as the dreams you’ll have sleeping upon them

If we spend one-third of our lives between the sheets, it makes perfect sense that those sheets should be as soft and luxurious as possible. […]

If relationships were a reality show, moving in together would be the sweeps-week surprise

Dating did not tell you everything there is to know about the person you’re marrying. You may know her weight, what size boxers he wears, […]

Spring is in the air, so don those rubber gloves, grab some brushes and say goodbye to all those dust bunnies

Spring may have sprung, but it doesn’t really bloom until you set your jaw and wage the spring-cleaning war on your house. As Gen. William […]

Ask the Experts: How Can Guests Keep Comfortable in Extreme Heat?

Q: The weatherman forecasts blue skies for our outdoor wedding—but the mercury is expected to hit 105 degrees. How can we keep our guests comfortable? […]

Scout around for a vintage chair with star appeal, whether you prefer a Windsor rocker, an Eames lounger or a classic Chippendale

From where John Levitties sits, an antique chair is a work of art—and it also comes in handy at cocktail time. “I’m a bit of […]

Wedding Details: Philly Pride

If your wedding guests are coming to Philly for the first time, take a minute to make sure they fall in love with it. First […]


Best of Philly 2023: City Life

Best of Philly 2023: City Life

An irresistible gossipmonger, numerous near-champions, and a roadway rebuild for the ages

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Post-COVID, Does Center City Have a Future?

Back in the day, Philly, like a lot of cities, banked on a revival of its downtown to spark new life. The plan worked fine — for Center City. But now that the pandemic has emptied offices, boomer residents are aging, and millennials are opting for the ’burbs, where do we go from here?


Snapshot: West Chester

How do you tell when spring has arriv-ed in West Chester? Pink blossoms appear on the cherry trees lining Gay Street. Bistros and taverns set […]

Is there a market for marketing Philly celebs?

Still more proof that Philly ain’t what it used to be (or that the Rapture is just around the corner): A city with no celebrities […]

Tired of all the remotes? Innovative home systems and compact designs simplify life

In the new “smart house,” video screens drop magically from the ceiling, drapes open and close with the touch of a keypad—and there’s no jumble […]

Hit a home run with a reception that’s got game

Planning a wedding means sharing what you love with your guests. And there are few loves that approach what true sports fans feel for their […]

Create a private paradise at home with colors that evoke favorite faraway places

After a blissful honeymoon on the Caribbean isle of St. John, Sarah Besadny moved into the Philadelphia row house she’d be sharing with her new […]

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How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

How the Pandemic Turned a South Philly Golf Course Into the City’s Best New Park

The former municipal golf course at FDR Park became an indispensable natural refuge for many locked-down South Philadelphians over the past year.

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.


Don’t bother with white plaster. Ceiling design has reached the upper limits of the imagination

Walls get all the credit. Hailed as a home’s canvas, they’re adorned with equally artistic designs, from paint to paper to fabric. For years, designers […]

Whether you need power, maneuverability or a cup holder, a new crop of mowers is making the grass look a whole lot greener

Nothing says summer like a green, well-groomed lawn. But beautiful yards take work—or do they? With the right machine, lawn care can be quick and […]

Home stagers use throw pillows and flowers to boost closing prices. Borrow their ideas to make your own house look like a cool million

What a difference a pillow can make. Or a colorful wall hanging, or a well-placed easy chair. If you’ve ever watched Curb Appeal, Trading Spaces […]

Plant a backyard soup garden for four-season harvests

In America, land of amber waves of grain, home vegetable gardens look like miniature farms, with row upon row of peppers, tomatoes and string beans. […]

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