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The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Week

This week in Philly: an androgynous ’80s throwback, some irreverent theater, a one-of-a-kind and totally unpredictable singer, gorgeous cello music, and much more.


City Life

How to Save Market East (For Real This Time)

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Mike: Why Are More People Under 50 Getting Cancer?

Foobooz

Can Sheetz Dethrone Wawa on Its Own Turf?

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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City Life

The Pandemic Made Me Prepare For the Worst. But Nothing Prepared Me to Lose the Love of My Life

After lockdown started, I thought I had considered every possibility, every apocalyptic scenario. I was wrong.

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Property

Just Listed: Neotraditional Shore House in Avalon

Location, location, location — and a whole lot more inside and out.

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Property

Just Listed: Modern Condo with Original Art in Old City

This condo comes with a one-of-a-kind feature: an interior mosaic from artist Isaiah Zagar.

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Property

Just Listed: Off-Grid House in Pennington

A true original disguised as a contemporary Craftsman house, this farmstead generates all its own power every day from renewable sources.

City Life

ICYMI, Philly Police Made Sure to Defend the Free Speech of White Supremacists

Police allowed hate group Patriot Front to harass Philadelphians without much intervention. Compare that to their treatment of Black Lives Matter protesters, and the double standard is galling.

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Philadelphia Wedding

Real Talk: Now That COVID Restrictions Are Lifted, Everyone Is RSVPing “Yes!”

“In a typical year, when you invite people to a wedding, you lose about 15 to 20 percent. This is not a typical year,” says planner Allie Beik about prepping for her October wedding. “People are ready to party.”


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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. 


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City Life

Philly’s Biggest Wedding Company Slapped With Class-Action Suit Over COVID-Era Refunds

The suit accuses Cescaphe of fraud. Cescaphe’s lawyers say the whole thing is “frivolous.”

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Property

Just Listed: Loft Trinity in Queen Village

Good design gives this traditional courtyard trinity a little more on the inside.

Foobooz

Celebrate Bastille Day in Philly This Year with Parisian Hot Dogs, Oysters, and Accordions

Plus, new University City restaurants, and a Philly chef wins a really cool award.

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Property

Just Listed: Norman Chateau Next Door to the Bidens’ Wilmington House

The President worked hard to get to Brandywine country. You just have to buy this luxurious chateau next door to him.

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Philadelphia Wedding

Family Was Everything at This Classic, Black-Tie Ballroom at the Ben Wedding

The bride and her mother danced to “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion.

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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 2025

Best of Philly 2025

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


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City Life

The World’s a Twisted Place. Thank God We’ll Always Have Mister Softee

Sixty-five years ago, two sons of immigrants burst from a West Philly garage and revolutionized the ice-cream business. The city has changed. Mister Softee hasn’t — and that’s a good thing.

City Life

My Neighbors Can’t Believe I Left San Francisco for Philly. I Can’t Believe I Waited This Long

It wasn’t until I returned to my hometown that I realized just how ingrained our inferiority complex is. It’s time to embrace what the rest of the country has: Philly is great.

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Be Well Philly

Philly’s Herbal Workshops Made Me Look at the “Weeds” in My Yard in a Whole New Light

With help from Philly’s growing number of plant-centric businesses and herbalists, you can actually learn about the stuff growing around you (and all its benefits).

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Property

At the Shore: Beach Block Style Mashup in Brigantine

One part Mediterranean, one part Art Deco, a generous helping of traditional, and all of it very modern.

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