Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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City Life

There’s Now an It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Version of Monopoly

It’s no Chardee MacDennis, but that’s probably for the best.

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Vinyl in Philly: The Ultimate Guide

Philly’s best record stores, DJs and listening rooms.

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Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly

From volunteering to shopping to kids’ activities, there’s something for everyone looking to celebrate and protect our planet.

City Life

Everything You Need to Know Before the 76ers Enter the NBA Playoffs

Here they come! Here’s everything you need to catch up on the Sixers before they head into the Wells Fargo Center this weekend.

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Bok Bar and More Outdoor Drinking Spots Open This Week

The seasonal openings (and re-openings) we’ve been awaiting all cold, dreary winter long.

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A Guide to Doulas: Why to Get One and Where to Find One in Philly

For when expecting and new parents want a range of support — before, during, and after birth.

City Life

Everything You Need to Know for the Phillies 2023 Season

Catch up on last year, off-season moves, new rules, new eats and more.

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Latchkey, East Passyunk’s ’80s and ’90s-Focused Vinyl Shop, Plans a Pop-Up Vintage Market

Come by this weekend for “everything from punk-rock knitwear to bondage-themed Gremlins art.”

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Philly Theatre Week Returns With Pay-What-You-Can Tickets

The 11-day festival features 100-plus performances across the region.

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Your Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show

The show returns to the Convention Center for 2023 — and it’s brought some of the outdoor joy along with it.

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Giant Animatronic Dinosaurs and Bugs Are Coming to the Zoo

Get up close and personal with a roaring T.rex — or a hissing cockroach — with a new outdoor exhibit opening in April.

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City Life

Ernest Owens on His New Book, The Case for Cancel Culture

We talked to Philly Mag’s editor at large about what cancel culture is and is not.

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New James Forten Exhibit Brings the Black Founding Father to Life

“It’s a great American story, and a great reminder that American history is not simple.”

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Disney100 Exhibit Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Animation at the Franklin Institute

From Mickey Mouse to Marvel, the Franklin Institute’s new exhibit traces Disney’s history through artifacts, art, interactivity and more.

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Inside the New Interactive Friends Experience in KOP

Could we be any more excited?