Things to Do

123 Things to Do in Philly This Week and Weekend

Let’s go nuts! Bringing you a whole week of adventures, horses, MDW festivities, music, theater, and waterfront fun.


Protesters of the war in Gaza at an encampment at Philadelphia's Drexel University, which is now on lockdown
City Life

Drexel University on Lockdown Amid Protests and Encampment

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Our 2024 Top Real Estate Producers List Is Here

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10 Craft Breweries to Visit by Bike, According to Philly Cyclists

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Weekending in Madison, Wisconsin

There’s more than just cheese curds in this capital city.

City Life

I Don’t Know Who Anybody Is Anymore. And I Don’t Care

In Sandy Hingston’s final (?) column, she bids farewell as only she can.

City Life

This Philly Animal Shelter’s Elaborate Photo Shoots Lead to Snapshot-Worthy Adoptions

Themed sessions at ACCT Philly are capturing the hearts of potential pet parents.

Donald Trump with Pennsylvania mom Clarice Schillinger, who just received her sentence for providing alcohol to her underage daughter and the daughter's underage friends at a drunken party (photo via Clarice Schillinger for PA campaign page)
City Life

Philly Today: Let This Scandalous Doylestown Mom Be a Reminder to Not Get Kids Drunk

“Fun mom” no more.

The mascot for America 250 PA
City Life

Philly Today: What the Hell Is Going on With This New Mascot for America’s 250th Birthday?

Plus, Lidia Bastianich helps Marc Vetri raise $385,000 in one night.

the Ryland apartment profile exterior shot
Property

Inside The Ryland, the Fourth Society Hill Tower

The new building respects its elders while showing how much things have changed since the Sixties.


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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. 

The Lululemon store on Walnut Street in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: Police Pull Strange Move After Rittenhouse Lululemon Theft

Plus, the return of Amy Gutmann.

Foobooz

Meet the Philly Home Baker Competing on The Great American Baking Show

Plus: A look at Aqimero’s boozy tea party menu, the Red Owl Tavern introduces Bridgerton-themed cocktails, and sous-chefs from Lacroix and Laurel take over for an unforgettable collaboration dinner.

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Living in Lansdowne: A Neighborhood Guide

One of the region’s first middle-class suburbs takes pride in its past.

an abandoned carnival ride
City Life

Philly Today: Is This the Death of the Carnival?

Violence and rowdy behavior lead to carnival cancelations.

City Life

Inside the Epic Search for Philly’s Next Tuba Master

The ultra-exclusive Curtis Institute of Music accepts only one tuba student at a time.

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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 2023

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Please give a warm welcome to the Best of Philly 2023. Here are the 240 people, places and things making Philadelphia great.


University of Pennsylvania protesters, who were targeted by a GoFundMe threatening to pay a Mariachi band to play next to the protest 24 hours a day
City Life

Guy Raises $46,000 to Annoy University of Pennsylvania Protesters

The plan involved a mariachi band.

Former WMMR employee "Pancake" with WMMR DJ Pierre Robert
City Life

Philly Today: Inside the Major Staffing Shakeup at WMMR

Employees at the historic Philadelphia rock-and-roll station are downright nervous.

Foobooz

Meet the Baker Behind Philly’s Dreamiest Cakes

Dreamworld Bakes’s Ashley Huston talks about making the move from micro-bakery to cafe, the importance of representation as a Black baker, and her love of edible glitter.

City Life

Philly Today: Mayor Parker’s Kensington Crackdown Begins

Plus, Main Line dad wins a Pulitzer.

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