Guides

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Our Favorite Takeout Windows for Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Ice Cream and More

Restaurants in Philly spent 2020 perfecting the art of takeout, and one lasting impact is the proliferation of takeout windows throughout the city. They’re perfect […]

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The Best Dive Bars in Philly

Before setting off on this fantastical, cheap beer odyssey (and, trust me, I felt a little like Homer — the Greek and the Simpson — […]

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Philly’s Best Food Tours Even Locals Will Enjoy

When was the last time you went to Reading Terminal Market or tried something new in the Italian Market? The longer we live here, the […]

Be Well Philly

Where to Find Canoes, Kayaks, Pedal Boats, and Paddle Boards Around Philadelphia

We’re all about getting on, in, or near the water this summer — whether that’s via a public pool, a natural swimming hole, or another […]

Property

Living in Yardley: A Neighborhood Guide

Here from the beginning When William Penn decided to launch his “holy experiment” in the mid-Atlantic woodlands in 1682, William Yeardley (as it was spelled […]

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Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in Philadelphia

Commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison during the Revolution, le quatorze juillet (July 14th) is France’s celebration of independence. For so long, Bastille Day […]

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City Life

The Unwritten Rules for Riding SEPTA

Depending on the service, the time of day and one’s fellow passengers, riding SEPTA can be a pleasant experience or a nerve-wracking one. Crowded trains, […]

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25 Restaurants Perfectly Capturing Tomato Season in Philly

Even with the heat, it doesn’t truly feel like summer until tomato season rolls around. And in this part of the country, it’s an exciting […]

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Philly-Made Essentials Every Cookout Needs This Summer

Many barbecues are the same: There are burgers and hot dogs, maybe a vegetarian option, probably a few bowls of potato salad, an ill-conceived fruit […]

Things to Do

What to Expect at the Oval Pop-Up on the Parkway This Summer

Back in 2013, Philly’s Parks & Rec department started painting the drab parking lot on Eakins Oval with vibrant colors and filling it with family-friendly […]

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From Birria to Al Pastor: Your Guide to Philly’s Taco Scene

The taco scene in Philly is so robust, there’s an argument to be made that the best taco is the one at your neighborhood joint […]

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9 Refreshing Swimming Holes Worth Exploring Near Philadelphia

When temps soar, it’s so satisfying — and much-needed — to take a dip in refreshingly cool water. While Philly has its fair share of […]

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Where to Live in the Philadelphia Area if You Love Walking to Great Restaurants

From its public and farmers’ markets to its galaxy of great restaurants, the Philadelphia region has everything a gourmand would want. And some city neighborhoods […]

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A Guide to Philly’s Best Neighborhood Bakeries

We’ve never wanted for baked goods around here — or for great bread, for that matter. Family bakeries that make old country recipes are an […]

City Life

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Literature in Philadelphia

To be queer today is to live at the center of a contradiction: perhaps at no point in history have LGBTQIA+ people experienced such widespread […]