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Golden Girls-Themed Dinner Theater Makes Its Philly Debut at Craft Hall
Plus, Philly’s James Beard Award semi-finalists, a controversial Queen Village restaurant closes, an update on Good Luck Pizza Co., Art in the Age reopens and more news.
This Wedding Took Place Amid a Snowstorm, and It’s a Legit Winter Wonderland
The wedding party warmed their feet with a hair dryer.
Boycotting Russia? Don’t Worry: You Can Still Drink (Most) Vodka
The PLCB pulled all Russian-made products from its shelves on Sunday. Turns out that’s not much.
Life After Johnny Doc
How the conviction of Philly’s most infamous power broker is changing the city — for better and for worse.
Just Listed in the Poconos: Lakeside Contemporary in Pocono Lake
Well, the lake is actually just across the road, but who’s quibbling about that?
Just Listed: Renovated Split-Level in Merion Station
This handsome contemporary looks like many others out there on the Main Line. Until you enter it.
Tips, tricks, motivation, and fun, fresh, Philly ways to de-digitize your existence — at least a little — and rejoin the land of the living.
Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly
This Philly Writer Was Super Burned Out, So She Took Two Years of “Radical Rest”
Caroline Dooner, author of new book Tired As F*ck, shares why saying no and slowing down is so important in our hustle culture.
The Icewomen Cometh: Why Dozens of Women from the Philly Area Are Taking Arctic Soaks in Winter
Some go daily. Some stay in for 10 minutes. And, yes, I reluctantly joined in the, uh, fun.
Just Listed: Open Modern Co-Op on Rittenhouse Square
You’ll still find a nod or two to its building’s Jazz Age heritage in this otherwise totally modern co-op apartment.
The Inquirer’s Attempt at a Buzzy Anti-Racist Apology Failed. It Didn’t Have To.
Right after the paper published “A More Perfect Union,” the NewsGuild union alleged that the paper was paying a Black staffer less than a white counterpart. Oops.
This Forsythia Wedding Reception Started With a Surprising First Look
A Michael Myers mask may have been involved.
Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.
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On the Market: Renovated Trinity in Bella Vista
This updated trinity has only one bedroom — and one fabulous bathroom.
Jean-Georges (Finally!) Reopening at the Four Seasons in March
Plus, an American classic in Camden, Evil Genius’s Harry Potter-inspired beer, Other Half Brewing’s Fishtown spot, Mish Mish debuts and a quick vax update.
Help! My Kids Are Developing Philadelphia Accents
I lived most of my adult life away from Philly. Now that I’m back, my kids — born and raised in D.C. — are learning to speak Philadelphian. I’m not sure how I feel about that.
Jefferson Project Completes East Market (for Now)
The new Specialty Care Pavilion will bring Jefferson’s outpatient services under one roof and round out the transformation of Girard Square.
