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Life & Style

In Defense of the Ugly But Glorious Mom Swimsuit

One day in early May, exactly 22 days before the local community pool opened, my phone buzzed. It was a half-panicky text from my friend […]

City Life

Why Am I Not More Excited That Philadelphia Is Finally Reopening?

June was supposed to be the month when everything changed. I was looking forward a red-carpet kickoff to Hot Vax Summer, one filled with maskless […]

City Life

Permits, Parking and Kiddie Pools: How to Throw a Raging Philly Block Party This Year

The first mention of the phrase “block party” in the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer didn’t come until 1902. Once Philly discovered the block party, […]

NextHealth PHL

How Can the City Protect Residents From Extreme Heat Amid COVID? Philly Health Experts Have Ideas

Excessive heat exposure is a serious public health challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more people die from heat each year than […]

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Things to Do

A Philadelphian’s Guide to Making the Most of a Socially Distanced Summer

Will it be the season you were expecting? Probably not. Can it still be great? Absolutely. From cocktails to playlists, street games to road trips, […]

NextHealth PHL

10 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe From Coronavirus This Summer

The school year has officially come to an end and many families are preparing for a summer burdened by unprecedented social restrictions due to the […]

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Foobooz

Hot Soup and Spicy Things Are Exactly What You Should Be Eating When It’s This Hot Out

It’s been a long, hot, sticky summer — and while we at Foobooz have spent our fair share of the season chilling out with lots […]

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Be Well Philly

It’s Almost Time to Say Goodbye to Philly Public Pools … and to Summer

The end is nigh; public pools shall soon be dry. Yes, somehow it’s already that time of year: the unofficial end to summer. It feels […]

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Foobooz

10 Summery Peach Dishes to Eat in Philly Right Now

The dog days of summer might feel like a long, hot, humid prelude to fall — and luckily, we have peak-season summer fruit like peaches to […]

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Foobooz

Upgrade Your Basic Ice Cream Cone With These Next-Level Philly Flavors, Toppings, and Twists

Instead of vanilla … Rompope Inspired by a traditional eggnog-y Mexican drink of the same name, it comes with or without raisins. La Guerrerense, 1143 […]

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Foobooz

9 Unexpected Places to Get Incredible Ice Cream in Philly

Philly’s best ice cream is popping up in some unexpected places. Here’s where to find it. At a fancy restaurant: One reason to love Vernick […]

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Be Well Philly

The Best Things to Grill This Summer If You Don’t Eat Meat

Just because you don’t like eating meat, doesn’t mean you have to miss out this grilling season. We asked our favorite Philly nutritionists and health […]

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Foobooz

It’s Peak Spritz Season in Philly

When it’s hot and sticky outside, there’s no cocktail we crave more than a bubbly, bittersweet spritz. While the go-to Aperol spritz has reached near-iconic […]

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Be Well Philly

10 Healthy Things to Do Around Philly When It’s Too Darn Hot Outside

Look, you don’t have to tell us twice that it’s ridiculously hot out there. And while even the idea of going for a run in […]

Life & Style

This Strapless One-Piece Is 2019’s Answer to the Itsy Bitsy Bikini

If you’re still on the fence as to whether the one-piece can be sexy, it’s time to embrace the new wave. A perfect fit and […]