Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Life & Style

The Best Father’s Day Gifts and Events around Philly

Treat Dad with a whiskey workshop, a pampering session, a kid-friendly concert, and lots of food.

City Life

The Team Behind Always Sunny Is Coming to Philly for a Live Podcast

The show’s three creators will bring their podcast to The Met on September 18th, and tickets go on sale this week.

Things to Do

Eakins Oval Is Returning As a Summertime Pop-Up Festival

The Oval XP will bring activities, a beer garden, and a giant Ferris wheel to the Parkway this summer.

Things to Do

Your Guide to the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show

Heading to FDR Park for the show? Here’s everything to see, do, eat and know before you go.

Things to Do

Coldplay Releases $20 Tickets for Tomorrow’s Philly Concert

The band released “Infinity Tickets,” which could be for anywhere in the stadium. Plus, how to win tickets to the June 8th show.

Foobooz

Philly’s Food and Drink Pride Specials That Benefit LGBTQ+ Organizations

From wine flights to drag teas, here’s where you can celebrate Pride and support LGBTQ+ charities around Philadelphia.

Things to Do

High-Tech Driving Range Topgolf Opens in Northeast Philly

Rent a climate-controlled bay, order a round of drinks, and tee off into the future.

Things to Do

Kimmel Center Expands Free Plaza Performance Series

Family Fundays join Lunchtime Unplugged, Nightlife, and other free happenings at the Kimmel Center this season.

City Life

Reflections on the Reopening of the Weitzman Museum

What the new exhibits at Philadelphia’s museum of Jewish American history — now with a new name — say about the moment we’re living in.

Things to Do

1040 Creative — a New Artistic Hub — Opens in Northern Liberties

The space contains an art gallery, artist’s studios, and classes for all ages.

Foobooz

Philly’s Biggest Restaurant Ever — Five Years in the Making — Is Now Open

Liberty Point seats 1,400 people on the outdoor decks of the Independence Seaport Museum.

Life & Style

Mother’s Day Gifts and Events around Philly

From a Philly-made gift to a relaxing spa day, make Mother’s Day special for every mom on your list — even if that mom is you.

Life & Style

Mix the Perfect Cocktails for Your Favorite Albums With This New Book

Philly-based siblings add 70 more albums (and 140 more cocktails) to your listening party lineup with their new book.

Foobooz

Rabbit Brings a Subterranean Speakeasy to South Street

With a sexy ’70s vibe, Rabbit takes cocktail service underground.

Life & Style

10 Philly Record Stores to Feed Your Vinyl Habit

From music-lover mainstays to niche genre havens, dig through the crates at these essential spots.