Celebrate freedom with block parties, free museum days, kids’ programming, live music, and more.
Meet the Fitness Coach Who Also Runs a Healthy Food Blog
Taylor Wenner coaches super early classes at F45 and makes a bunch of healthy food.
How SEPTA’s Transfer Policy Makes Poorest Riders Pay Most Expensive Fares
Philadelphians spend a larger proportion of their income on transit than people in New York, D.C., and Chicago.
After Fire, Melrose Diner Looks Like It’s Going to Be OK
The owner said the South Philly staple could reopen as soon as next week.
Just Listed: Rare Cultural Artifact in Abington
That’s not a split-level; it’s a time capsule from 1962 that you can live in.
Gritty Pays Tribute to 7 Iconic Philadelphians As Only Gritty Can
We asked our choice for this year’s Best Philadelphian to reflect on some other great Philadelphians (and to muse on overnight success).
For This South Jersey Couple, a Coastal Wedding Was a Shore Thing
A hometown love — that sparked at Center City Sips — is celebrated with a sun-filled Shore fete.
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
Why The Spritz is the Best Cocktail for a Shore Wedding
Plus: How to make one with a water ice floater.
We Asked 5 French Philadelphians to Help Us Pick the Best Croissant in Town
Who knows croissants better than the French?
The 5 Best Handmade Pastas to Try in Philly Right Now
From smoked herring spaghetti to a not-to-be-missed shape that translates as “rooster’s crest.”
Why You Really Need to Take Your Kid to Drag Queen Storytime
The pre-K set learns some invaluable lessons at Mister John’s Music.
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.
I Went Running With an Adoptable Dog — and I Can’t Tell Who Got More Out of It
Sometimes the right training partners have four legs, not two.
Here’s Exactly What Makes Philly’s Best Italian Hoagie So Damn Good
Hint: It involves (gasp!) mayonnaise.
Meet the Restaurant Group Behind Philly’s Hottest Restaurants
Defined Hospitality — a seemingly out-of-nowhere restaurant group — is poised for big things.
4 Gorgeous Plant Stores Where You Can Fill Your Home With Green
Take your first steps toward caring for another living thing.
