Things to Do

195 Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend

Philly AIDS Thrift’s birthday bash, street fairs aplenty, the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Charli xcx, and last chance for Fringe.


Bill Murray and his friend Katrina Duva, who just so happens to be one of the operators at Bob & Barbara's, inside Bob & Barbara's on Monday
Foobooz

Yes, That Was Bill Murray Bartending at Bob & Barbara’s

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during an announcement about 76 Place. That's the proposed new Sixers arena in Philadelphia (image via City of Philadelphia)
City Life

Mayor Parker Proves She Just Doesn’t Get It When It Comes to Chinatown

Foobooz

9 Philly BYOBs Worth That Special Bottle You’ve Been Saving

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Life & Style

A Full-Gut Renovation Brings New Life to the Society Hill Hotel

The project seamlessly blends the building’s history with Art Deco elements.

Philadelphia Wedding

Philly-Area Restaurants Perfect for Your Wedding Festivities

From the rehearsal dinner to your post-Big Day brunch, and everything in between.

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: The Media

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Best of Philly, for every month of 2024 we’re taking a look back at some major categories and standout winners. Up now: our ink-stained comrades.

Foobooz

Caribou Cafe Relaunches Under Townsend Wentz

Plus: Disco sushi, changes at Picnic, and Fishtown’s late-night food trucks.

The scene on South Street in Philadelphia after a mass shooting in 2022, back when the Philadelphia homicide rate was soaring
City Life

Philly Today: Philadelphia Homicides on Pace for Historic Low. No, Really!

The news Steve Keeley won’t tell you.

Philadelphia dive bar Bob & Barbara's and its streetery, which the city is now forcing Bob & Barbara's to remove even though the city approved the streetery
Foobooz

Inside Bob & Barbara’s Streetery Nightmare

The iconic Philly dive bar learns that you really can’t fight City Hall.


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The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians

Our celebration of the 150 most influential Philadelphians who have shaped where we’ve been and those who are determining our future

All Hail the Hoagie

All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 

Life & Style

Weekending in Neversink, New York

Get a renewed zest for life at a renovated woodland wellness retreat.

The City of Philadelphia will now pick up your bulk trash items like that old refrigerator that's been sitting in your basement
City Life

Philly Today: Here’s How to Get the City to Pick Up Your Big Trash

Make an appointment under a new program. Plus, the return of SEPTA parking fees.

Foobooz

Where to Find Philly’s Most Elaborate Charcuterie Boards

You can graze for days on these meaty tablescapes.

City Life

If Patience Is a Virtue, What Is Our On-Demand World Teaching Our Children?

Life has not yet taught my children why waiting matters. I’m not sure it’s ever going to.

Foobooz

Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Momos

A crash course on what makes an excellent momo and where to find them in Philly.

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An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

There are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city — all you have to do is look around.

Best of Philly 2024

Best of Philly 2024

Please give a warm welcome to the Best of Philly 2024. Here are the people, places and things making Philadelphia great.

Actor David Boreanaz, whose dad is veteran Philadelphia television broadcaster Dave Roberts, in a promotional image from his TV show Seal Team
City Life

David Boreanaz Talks His Philly-Famous Dad and Philly Sports

The actor son of longtime Action News personality Dave Roberts just embarked on the final season of his military TV series, SEAL Team.

mortgage refinance application
Property

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now that the Feds Have Cut Interest Rates?

Yes, if you can pass these simple tests.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during her announcement on the new Sixers arena
City Life

No, You Can’t Recall Philadelphia’s Mayor Over Her Sixers Arena Deal

And answers to other burning questions in the wake of her controversial announcement.

A plane taking off from Philadelphia International Airport, which was just ranked as the worst airport in the country by J.D. Power
City Life

Philly Today: Why Our Airport Was Just Ranked Worst in the Country

We’re bested by miserable Chicago-Midway and freaking LaGuardia

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