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The Born Identity

Who are you? Really. What makes you who you are? Really. Is it God? Nature? Chance or science? Do you know where you come from? […]

City Life

Here’s How Philadelphia Is Preparing to Fight a Possible Coronavirus Outbreak

This is a developing story.  The appearance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States is prompting cities across the country to take measures […]

City Life

But Honey, All Presidents Cheat on Their Wives

Anyone who knows me knows I’m no fan of Herman Cain. And that’s because I have a brain. Even diehard Republicans must admit that they […]

Foobooz

Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Freaky Videos, Fish Tacos, Playboy and Free Shake Shack Custard

George Sabatino kicking ass in Cooperstown George Sabatino Wins Hop Chef And we have the pictures to prove it! Freakiest. Videos. EVER. Courtesy of Little […]

Foobooz

Drink Wine With Cake Like a Sommelier at New June’s “Girl Dinner”

I love a glass of wine with dinner, but I almost never drink with dessert. So, when New June Bakery announces it’s hosting an event […]

City Life

Natalie Guercio’s Mob Rules

Natalie Guercio lives in a funeral home. Carto, on South Broad Street. Her family has owned it forever, and until recently she was full-time there, […]

City Life

Single in Philly: Are You There, Waffles? It’s Me, Christy

I’M LATE FOR the matchmaker. It’s only five minutes past the time we said we’d meet at a coffee shop in Center City, but every […]

Birds 24/7

Behind the ‘Legend Of Kiko Alonso’

Jermel Ladd first noticed the transformation just before the start of their senior year of high school. He and his best friend, Kiko Alonso, decided […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Honeymoon Destination: Orange County, California

Warning: You’ll most likely spend your California honeymoon mumbling to your new spouse, “I can’t believe people actually live here,” because it’s hard to imagine […]

City Life

Pulse: Chatter: Brooke De la Villanova: High Society

Just back from the high-glam nuptials of Casey Glass, great-granddaughter of the founder of Boyds, and dashing Lyle Slivka at Palm Beach’s stately Mar-a-Lago, which […]

City Life

12 Can’t Miss, Not Fake* Philadelphia Tourist Destinations for 2015!

Locals know that Philadelphia is a great city, and that it’s only getting better with time. Well, the word has gotten out, and Philly is […]

Things to Do

Q&A with Jen Childs, Mary Martello, and Monica Stephenson of The Carols

Since 1812 Productions began almost 20 years ago, the company mission has been comedy. Their holiday shows in particular are a beloved local tradition. Mostly […]

Philadelphia Wedding

UpLyfting Stories: He Drove His Future Wife…Twice

In April 2016, Voorhees, New Jersey native Alex Navarette was driving his usual Lyft route around the busy Charlotte, North Carolina night scene when he […]

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Things to Do

A Philadelphian’s Guide to Making the Most of a Socially Distanced Summer

Will it be the season you were expecting? Probably not. Can it still be great? Absolutely. From cocktails to playlists, street games to road trips, […]

Shoppist

The Coolest Bag to Buy For Fall Is at … Club Monaco?

In a way that mimics J.Crew’s steady ascension from middle-of-the-road mall store to luxury brand, Club Monaco has slowly distanced itself from its other mid-level, trendy-but-accessible peers […]