Manayunk
“Instead of Laying Off Our Staff, We Opened Another Storefront”
It’s equally as fascinating as it is heartbreaking watching the ways in which restaurant, bar, bakery, and cafe owners are pivoting their businesses to cope […]
Just Listed: Contemporary Townhouse in Manayunk
One of the more commonly lamented design elements found on new Philadelphia rowhouses is the metal-clad bay-window box. Popular with builders because they give houses […]
Just Listed: Freestanding House in Manayunk
A note to our readers: Even though real estate agents’ offices are closed under emergency orders in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, most of the area’s […]
Living in Manayunk: A Neighborhood Guide
So this is Manayunk. A classic Pennsylvania mill town that just happens to be located in Philadelphia. A place with the charm (and the verticality) […]
This New Manayunk Yoga Studio Wants to Provide a Haven for Those in Recovery
Robert and Arielle Ashford’s meet cute had more tinges of Washington, D.C., than Philly. The couple literally met at the White House, where Arielle was […]
You Can Try a New Racquet Sport in Manayunk This Summer
You’ve probably played tennis. You’ve almost definitely heard of pickleball. The game of squash most likely rings a bell. But padel? Never heard of it. Padel […]
Philadelphia Runner Is Hosting a Huge Sidewalk Sale This Weekend
We sure do love fitness gear, but you know what’s even better? Cheap fitness gear. And this weekend, you’ve got the chance to cash in […]
Manayunk Inexplicably Makes USA Today’s “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” List
USA Today and its listicle-happy website 10Best just released the 20 candidates for their “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” award. Readers get to vote for […]
Manayunk Finally Gets a Real Estate Brokerage
With the arrival of brand-new $1 million-plus townhouses and $2-million-plus resales, Manayunk has another moniker to claim alongside “the Main Line’s favorite adult playground”: The Newest Philly […]
All Bar Owners and Bartenders Should Pay Attention to the Shane Montgomery Verdict
This story has been updated to correct the amount of the judgment awarded by the court. It has been more than four years since 21-year-old […]
Inside Look: The Narrowest House in Philly May Just Be This One in Manayunk
When the listing agent for this house for sale brought it to my attention, the first thing I asked him for was the history of […]
Brooklyn Wax Is Philadelphia’s New Spa for “Vagina Facials”
We blame Gwyneth Paltrow. Or maybe Chrissy Teigan. Whatever — both of them have squatted over a steaming vat of herbs (and Instagrammed it), all in the […]
WATCH: The Schuylkill Is a Trash Heap After Heavy Rain and Flash Floods
Following days of driving rain and flash floods, the Schuylkill River has turned into a kind of swirling trash depository. The rushing, muddy brown currents […]
Habitat: A Pop of Color in Manayunk
Eclectic. Colorful. Patterned. Those are the words that come to Villanova-based interior designer Michelle Gage’s mind when she reflects on her task of bringing an […]
Where to Find the Best Healthy Foods, Workouts, and Outdoor Activities in Manayunk
Philly has an insanely wonderful fitness scene, but the truth is, many of us tend to stick to our own neighborhoods — we’ve all got […]