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Philly Is a Hot New Hub for Publishing Insiders

Literary agents, best-selling authors, and industry conveners — they’re having some of their biggest successes in Philly.


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What Philly Bartenders Will Do for a Bottle of Chartreuse

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The First Act of the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Finale? A French Musician Who Sings to Animals

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Mom-and-pop survival in a mega-corp world

When Walnut Street’s Apple store opened in July, gleaming and mother-shippy, some refused to celebrate one more corporate monolith come to squash locally owned treasures. […]

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If not Grad Hospital, then what?

The recent mass migration into the area of the city once named for now-defunct Graduate Hospital — the stretch from South to Washington and Broad […]

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The North Philadelphia native and attorney talks politics and history in his new autobiography

EI: I can see why you like that one. You also served on the Warren Commission. Did you ever say to Arlen Specter, “You’re kidding […]

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Stephen Starr takes over the Art Museum.

Stephen Starr’s catering arm has recently taken over the Art Museum’s stodgy dining operations and injected them with some modernity. And while it’s not quite […]

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A new offering from the folks at Tria

Tria’s handsome new 32-seat outpost offers an edited version of what everyone already loves about its bigger locations: snacks, wine, cheese and beer. Here, you’ll […]

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Healthy — but tasty — bites at a new Delco offering

When you open a restaurant, one rule of thumb — at least, according to Kitchen Nightmares — is to offer the community something it doesn’t […]


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The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

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.

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly


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They don’t read. They can’t spell. They spend all their time playing computer games and texting and hanging out with one another on Facebook. But the problem is much worse than you think, because the way your kids live now is rewiring their brains

I want to believe my kids aren’t like this — that I’ve taught them how to be discerning, how to stand up for themselves and […]

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Jeffrey Power ups the ante.

Though its name might suggest a pharma commercial — as in, “Consult your doctor before taking Dettera” — the food here is anything but medicinal. […]

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Haul out the holly? Sure, as long as we can get Robertson’s to deliver it, Voilà to find the ornaments, and Casa Papel to wrap the gifts—so all that’s left is to be merry

WRAP In Rittenhouse: Details  Gets the elegant job done via handmade bows, hand-dyed silk ribbon, jewel-tone Caspari paper. Up to five packages free with purchase […]

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What Santa and Snooki Have in Common

Remember photos with Santa? The long, emotional wait in line? The sign that read 1,505 MILES TO THE NORTH POLE? The realization that the big […]

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How some dolls made in Bucks County got to be bigger than the Beatles

This Christmas season — like every other — my soon-to-be-mother-in-law’s house will welcome roughly 150 very merry visitors. It’s no bother: No taller than a […]

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Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

Summer 2026: Your Guide to Philly’s Biggest Summer Ever

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.

Best of Philly 2026

Best of Philly 2026

Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.


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Is Xipwire the next big thing?

Almost a year ago, a little Philly-based company called Xipwire began marketing the biggest thing to happen to phones since Apple: pay-by-text. If you missed […]

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The famed Olympic medalist, 41, skates with Brian Boitano, Sasha Cohen and Scott Hamilton at Caesars on December 11th.

How you feel about the term “Kerrigan” being used as a verb to describe the elimination of one’s opponents:I’ve won two Olympic medals. To be […]

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Happy Thanksgiving

When you’re done with the family and need a drink, these bars will be opening on Thanksgiving night. Leave additions in the comments and we’ll […]

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Quick Bites

Sticks & Stones is going to go and open tonight! The long planned bar will feature 12 taps plus “quality food and nice portions at […]

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