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Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Is Now Open — and Eye-Opening

A new interactive space is now open in Philly — and likely taking over your social-media feeds. The Museum of Illusions is the newest installment […]

Life & Style

Fashion Designer Si Fan Zhao on Making Clothing That’s Both Trendy and Timeless

What I make: I use environmentally friendly fabrics to create women’s-wear pieces that are both trendy and evergreen, from buttery-soft knit sweaters to denim jackets […]

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Just Listed: Modern Condo with Original Art in Old City

Beloved local folk artist Isaiah Zagar has brightened many a facade in this city with his whimsical mosaic murals, and his Magic Gardens on South […]

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City Life

This Philly Artist Is Leaving Paintings for People in Random Places Just Because

Old City resident Megan Young wasn’t sure what to think when an oil painting turned up in the lobby of her building in June. Her […]

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What Is Old City Without Tourists?

Last summer, for the first time in anyone’s memory, the tourists didn’t come. For two decades, we’ve lived in Old City. “A block from the […]

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You Can Win $2,000 Worth of Free Wedding Goods at This Grooms’ Event in Old City

This one’s for the grooms: On May 14th, Old City wedding vendors are coming together to host an evening of drinks, discussions and shopping — […]

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Old City’s New “Immersive” Indoor Cycling Studio Offers a Cinematic Experience

Remember that feeling of losing yourself in a dark fitness studio — music pounding, sweat dripping, and not really thinking about anything but trying to […]

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These Philly Fitness Pros Snapped Engagement Photos at Their Fave Outdoor Workout Spots

All you need to set the scene for engagement photos is a proposal, some love, and a backdrop perfect for the couple. Philly, with its […]

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Just Listed: Bi-Level Penthouse Condo in Old City

Was 2020 a good year for you? Did you get a nice promotion? A lucrative new job offer? Did your startup firm survive the pandemic? […]

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City Life

Woman Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted By a Co-Worker at GoPuff — and Then Retaliated Against

A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. GoPuff Lawsuit: Woman Claims She Was Sexually […]

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Just Listed: Loft Condo in Old City

It took a while for this svelte 1890s industrial building at the corner of Race and Orianna streets in Old City to join the dozens […]

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First Look: Mei Mei, a Modern Taiwanese Restaurant in Old City

On March 12th, Old City will welcome Mei Mei, a Taiwanese restaurant and lounge concept from owner and executive chef Jay Ho. The food, he […]

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On the Market: Bi-Level Condo in Old City

Say the phrases “loft condominium” or “loft apartment” and a certain aesthetic comes to mind, one that probably resembles the apartment those “Friends” lived in. […]

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On the Market: Big, Bold Townhouses Coming to the Delaware Riverfront

Work is now underway on a new quartet of extra-large townhouses at the corner of Callowhill and Water streets on the Delaware riverfront. Dubbed Callowhill […]

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A Return to Roots: Forsythia Reviewed

A French omelet is one of the world’s most perfect foods: comforting, simple, yet requiring a rigorous technique to do properly. Everyone who eats seriously […]