All-Star Week begins! Blobfest returns! The Ben Franklin Bridge turns 100! Here’s what’s happening this week in Philly.
Our favorite Ethiopian restaurants in the city for freshly roasted coffee, tibs, fresh injera, collard greens, and lentil stews.
How Philadelphia Became Pretzel Town, USA
Philly and pretzels? It’s a combo as natural as, um … okay, it’s a little weird. But here’s more than you ever wanted to know about how it came to be!
This Local Startup Provides Sustainable, No-Waste Home Deliveries
The Rounds delivers, refills, and clears the empties of your household staples.
More Philly Restaurants Are Announcing Vax-Only Policies
Plus: Milk + Sugar is going brick-and-mortar, Tiffin is going virtual, and Middle Child is making the crowds go wild for BLTs.
“Boston Marathon Dad” Mike Rossi Attacks Cops, Gets Probation
Yet another installment in the saga of the man accused of cheating to get into the Boston Marathon.
The Philly Fitness Studios That Closed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
To all the gyms we’ve loved before, we miss you.
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly
Just Listed in the Poconos: Classic A-Frame in Lake Naomi
If this section had a “Throwback Thursday” feature, this restored vintage 1968 A-frame would have led it.
At the Shore: Moderne Oceanfront Manor in Loveladies
A modern masterpiece designed and built by Long Beach Islanders in a distinctively modern Shore community.
We Curated Our Wedding Playlist With Songs That Guests of Every Generation and Culture Could Enjoy
The couple included Italian and Arabic music in honor of the bride’s background.
Philly’s David Sylvester Has Hugged More Than Half a Million People, and He’s Not Quitting Anytime Soon
He started his idiosyncratic quest 20 years ago in the aftermath of 9/11. This year, thanks to him, September 12th will be celebrated as National Hug and High-Five Day.
Look Inside the Wild and Wonderful Home of Interior Designer Barette Widell
Included: a “ladies’ lounge” highlighted by a pink neon sign and a powder room designed to feel like a jewel box.
From the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game to kayak flotillas, lighthouse climbs, and revolutionary adventures, here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.
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.
Science Fiction Writer Alex Smith on Falling in Love With Comics, Creating Queer Characters, and Black Vans
The 2020 Pew Fellow explains the creative process behind his upcoming comic book and what it’s like being a Black writer in the competitive publishing world.
Legal Weed Means Higher House Values, Report Says
House values rose $17,113 more in states with legal weed over the past four years, according to an analysis.
New Construction Farmhouse in New Hope
The ghost of this house’s ancestor lives in its exterior form, but everything else about it is totally au courant.
Check Out Ethical Jeweler Bario Neal’s Gorgeous Renovated Showroom in Queen Village
Diamonds are your new best friend.
