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The Best Philadelphia-Area Bookstores for When You Need a Really Good Read

Love the smell of a dusty old tome? Looking for a page-turning best seller? Check out these new, used and independent shops.


City Life

It Turns Out That Not Everybody Is a Fan of Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia

Property

An Apartment Building Will (Finally) Rise at the Former PHA Building on Chestnut

Be Well Philly

The Best Philly-Area Plant Shops That’ll Help Fill Your Home With Green

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Modern Classic Townhouse on Rittenhouse Square

One of two of a kind, yet totally unique.

City Life

Our Phones Are Making Us Miserable — So Why Can’t We Let Go?

In an age of digital overload, opting out is radical — and appealing.

Foobooz

10 Un-Brie-Lievable Philly-Area Cheese Makers and Mongers

From small-batch creameries in the countryside to shops offering rare wheels of traditional European styles, here’s where to upgrade your board. 

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Foobooz

Philly’s Ultimate Cheese Lover’s Guide

Everything you need to know about the local scene right now.

Things to Do

15 Scenic Picnic Spots in Philly

Our top picks for where to post up on a blanket for hours on end.

Be Well Philly

12 Hikes Near Philadelphia With Waterfalls and Gorgeous Views

If you’re looking for new outdoor vistas, these hikes can be an ideal escape from the city.


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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future
All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 


City Life

How the Pandemic Rewired My Sense of Place and Time

Years after lockdown, the world looks familiar — and yet completely changed.

Foobooz

Want to Find Morels? A Philly Chef Shares His Secrets

Chef Chris D’Ambro of Ambra and Southwark took our food editor on a hunt for one of the season’s rarest foraged ingredients. Here’s what they found.

Life & Style

The New Vintage: 8 Philly-Area Stores That Are Changing the Way We Shop

Philly’s long had a thriving vintage clothing scene, but the latest boutiques and thrift shops are redefining “throwback” with gallery-like spaces and curated collections.

City Life

Abbott Elementary Takes Over the Please Touch Museum for Season Finale

Quinta Brunson brings Philly nostalgia full circle — with a field trip we all wish we were on.

Foobooz

George Sabatino’s Next Act: A Massive French Restaurant in Kensington

Plus: Càphê Roasters’ plans for expansion, Hearthside is moving, and Grace & Proper celebrates spring with a Txakoli-filled event.

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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2024

Best of Philly 2024

Please give a warm welcome to the Best of Philly 2024. Here are the people, places and things making Philadelphia great.

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Property

Jawdropper of the Week: Neoclassical Condo in Old City

It’s not quite as colorful now, but it’s no less spectacular.

Foobooz

Philly’s Best Wine Clubs: Your Guide to Curated Bottles and Exclusive Sips

Let the wine experts take the guesswork out of your next bottle with wine club subscriptions offering unique selections and exclusive perks.

City Life

Woman Hits Liberty Place Victoria’s Secret With Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Ionnae Alvarado-Jones says her manager frequently commented on her breasts and touched her inappropriately.

City Life

Philly Today: The Josh Shapiro Arson Attack

Terrorism and attempted murder charges. Beer bottles filled with gasoline. And a suspect who says he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer.

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