How Philadelphia Became Pretzel Town, USA
Philly and pretzels? It’s a combo as natural as, um … okay, it’s a little weird. But here’s more than you ever wanted to know about how it came to be!
Eight Beloved Snack Foods With Surprising Philly Connections
Ritz Crackers! Girl Scout cookies! Fig Newtons! The local baking legends behind some of the nation’s most iconic snacks.
10 Unforgettable Moments in Philly Ice-Cream History
From “Philly-Style” to chocolate-dipped to floats, this city’s been keeping deliciously cool since Colonial days.
It’s Not Just Amy Gutmann. Philly-Area College Presidents Are Leaving in Droves
From Penn State to Temple, Penn to Ursinus and Moore, turnover is churning in the world of higher ed.
The Peregrine Falcon That Brought Route 422 Construction to a Halt Has a New Nest
She’s relocated to a purloined one nearby — and has two new chicks!
Ray Didinger’s New Book Is Packed With Great Philly Sports Stories. These Are Five of Our Favorites
Father’s Day gift alert! From Mike Schmidt’s shrugs to Darryl Dawkins on the Declaration of Independence, the legendary Philadelphia sportswriter’s Finished Business is packed with anecdotes from our city’s complicated sporting history.
Worth a Day Trip: The Concrete Masterpieces of Henry Mercer’s Strange Genius
Quirky, irascible Henry Chapman Mercer sought to keep alive the handicrafts of the past. A trio of Bucks County buildings preserve his art and his work — and make a perfect day trip.
Eight Foods You Don’t Know About Unless You’re From Philly
And maybe not even then. Ask Grandma or Grandpa, though!
These Are the Must-Try Treats at Six Old-School Philly Bakeries
Check out the specialties that made them famous.
Six Fruit Trees to Grow in Your Philadelphia Back Yard
Growing fruit-bearing plants is easier than you might think – even if you have a small backyard. Here are some varieties that do well in the Philadelphia region.
Nine Great Spots For Bird-Watching in Philly and the ’Burbs
Spring migration season starts soon, meaning it’s a great chance to see lots of cool birds and learn about the Great Outdoors.
7 Classic Candies That Got Their Start Right Here in Philly
Who knew all these yummy treats had local origins?
How Plain Quaker Philly Got Its Wedding-Cake City Hall
In his new book, Wall Street Journal architecture critic Michael J. Lewis spills all the gossip on the backroom politics, influence-peddling, egotistical feuding and occasional (rare) genuine civic-mindedness that resulted in our city’s present built environment.