In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: shopping.

Come for the whiskey. Stay to discover the rest of the Gateway to the South.

Up-and-coming designer Randi Edelman, founder of Remy Creative, put the finishing touches on the massive project.

“Alexey Brodovitch: Astonish Me” runs through May 19th.

“I wanted to create a place that was reminiscent of those old general stores of the 1800s, where people came for essentials but also to connect with neighbors,” says owner Whitney Bennett.

The Temple alum behind JSP teamed up with North Philly-based Boathouse Sports to create cherry-and-white apparel honoring the university’s place in skate-culture history.

We can’t get enough of the sparkly Galaxy clutch.

With Blessed in Distress, Jennifer Basile hand-dyes sweatshirts inspired by the Phillies and other teams.

This national park on the solar eclipse’s path of totality also offers natural wonders down below.

The Bookhouse Hotel’s rooms bear whimsical names like “Secret Garden” and “Writer’s Den.”

These resorts take care of almost everything, so all you have to do is enjoy your trip.

Plus: Wallcoverings by Mothpaper to pretty up your home, and more.

So it’s time to move out of the beloved family abode, but the only thing you’ve tossed out in all these years is the kids? You need to purge, and fast.

You’ll find a lot of soul and verve in “The Heart of America.”

Founder Philomina Kane discusses Pharrell, Shark Tank, and satin-lined hoodies.