June 2024 Issue
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Should We Trust AI? A Penn Expert Weighs In
We reached out to Penn professor Chris Callison-Burch to quell our fears.
I Hosted a Podcast on Artificial Intelligence. Then My AI Doppelgänger Showed Up
One writer’s wild journey into the uncanny valley
16 Fascinating Ways Philly Is Using AI
From pothole repair to emergency medical response to unraveling the mysteries of human biology, here’s how Philly is upping its game with AI.
How Philly Learned to Love AI
Everything you need to know about the brave new bot-powered world springing up all around us
Five Really Smart Philadelphians Talk About What AI Can (and Can’t) Do
We ask five really smart local leaders about the capabilities of AI technology.
Point/Counterpoint: An Educator and Student Weigh in on ChatGPT
Can AI help or hurt higher education?
Meet the Bad Boy of Philly Antiquities
Main Line native Graham Arader, the notorious collector of only the finest rare maps, art and books, has landed perhaps his greatest acquisition.
This Pizza Prodigy Has Pie in the Sky Dreams for Ocean City
After years of turmoil, the region’s best pizza maker is ready to try it all again — in Ocean City.
The 2024 Guide to Dining Down the Shore
From LBI to Cape May, our picks for this season’s can’t-miss bites
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Lizzy McAlpine Is Done Playing the TikTok Game
TikTok brought the Lower Merion grad lots of success. But now, she says she’s over it.
Philadelphia Lost More Than 50,000 Residents During the Pandemic
After two consecutive census cycles of celebrated population increases, Philadelphia has lost most of that gain since the onset of the pandemic.
I Wasn’t Ready For My Parent’s Dating Drama
We all want our folks to be happy. But how do we feel about them jumping back into the dating pool?
50 Years of Best of Philly: City Life
In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: City Life!
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This Philly-Based Luxury Children’s-Wear Brand Hopes to Inspire Kids
IVAT founder Taliah Mateen puts quotes on the inside lining of each leather jacket, to offer some words of encouragement.
Property Showdown: A House in the Woods vs. a House by the Water
Both feel at one with the outdoors.
A Yardley Home Gets a Modern-Meets-Traditional Makeover
The dressing room is downright dreamy.
Check Out This Edgy New Men’s Jewelry Line From Philly’s Own Lagos
Roman influences, skull motifs, and a rabbit in black agate are among the statement-making details.
Living in Chadds Ford: A Neighborhood Guide
History and artistry meet on the banks of Brandywine Creek.
Weekending in Madison, Wisconsin
There’s more than just cheese curds in this capital city.
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Rue Landau Gets Around Inside City Hall Using a Razor Scooter
Hey, those hallways are really long.
Ding Feng Tang: Where Dumplings Are the Stars, But Variety Steals the Show
In the heart of Chinatown, dim sum classics and lesser-known deep cuts come together in harmony.
After a Long-Awaited Return, Can Royal Tavern Reclaim Its Burger Glory?
East Passyunk’s favorite bar reopened this past fall with a new take on an old classic: the Royal Burger.
Our 2024 Top Real Estate Producers List Is Here
Our annual look at the region’s best-performing agents.