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HughE Dillon: Philly Mag’s Best of Philly Party

Last night at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia magazine held its annual “Best of Philadelphia” party. This year, they did something different by having a more […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Fresh Surprises at Rittenhouse Tavern

Nicholas Elmi is no stranger to the haunts of the landed gentry. Before becoming executive chef at the original Le Bec Fin (where he spent […]

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Jersey’s Secret Service Band Has Got It Covered

Years before a group of randy agents in their namesake organization made the word “Cartagena” synonymous with rollicking good times, the two-man New Jersey-based entity […]

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Off the Cuff: August 2012

It’s as if a disease is spreading coast to coast, popping up in villages and cities in every state: Profligate spending by our politicians and […]

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The Women Behind the Gayborhood

Philadelphia magazine has named the 10 Best Philadelphians for their good deeds in the city, among them partners in life and business Marcie Turney and Valeries Safran, who have helped recreate 13th Street in the Gayborhood.

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The Posh Life: London

GET THERE Splurge on a lie-flat Club World seat on British Airways for the overnight six-hour flight (from $3,000 one-way). STAY The name, Dorchester Collection, […]

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Jennifer Weiner Doesn’t Drink-Drink

This month, the author of nine New York Times best-sellers releases what will undoubtedly be her 10th, The Next Best Thing, about a dream-seeking girl […]

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Tony Payton Jr.’s 8 Favorite Things

The state representative and dapper power player gives us a glance into how he keeps fit, stylish and organized. (And you thought you had a lot […]

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Philly’s Best Day Trip Destinations: Visiting Bucks County

Fred’s Breakfast New Hope: 13 East Randolph Street Few people possess the keys that gain entrance to this members-only riverside morning hot spot; to score a […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: No-brow Americana at Square Peg

Matt Levin wants to provoke you. He wants to ruffle your expectations, challenge received wisdom about what belongs in high-concept dining, needle you into ingesting […]

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Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Stateside Cooks From the Heart

Saturday night at Stateside, and a music stoppage would strand a dozen people without chairs. That’s a lot of extra bodies for a 40-seat space, […]

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Off the Cuff: July 2012

As a longtime observer of Philadelphia, I am convinced that the city has a death wish. In fact, it makes a mess of everything it […]

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A Summer at Camp Kweebec

Here are some things kids are still doing at sleep-away summer camp: learning woodworking, taking swimming lessons, making bracelets out of colored strings and letter […]

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An Oral History of the Mann Center

In the 20th century, presenting free classical music concerts under starry summer skies was one of the determinants of a city’s civility. This gratis dispensation […]

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The Most Beloved Sports Team in Philadelphia’s History

Though the Phillies haven’t been above the .500 mark since they won their first game of the season, there’s something in the air at Ponzio’s […]