The City of Brotherly Love has a literary history dating back to the years of Benjamin Franklin—before he was one of our country’s founding fathers, he was an acclaimed writer. And Franklin set the groundwork for what would be a long and, well, storied history of writers

Bryce Harper recently signed to the Philadelphia Phillies and he plans to bring more than just his baseball skills to town. The right fielder has hopped on board as an investor in Blind Barber, an upscale barber shop with locations in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Have you checked out Rail Park yet? Phase 1 of Philadelphia’s exciting new park, built atop the former Reading Railroad, officially opened this past June and offers sweeping views of the city, lush greenery and oversized bench swings. But Phase 2, currently underway, will bring Rail Park

Take a break from the holiday bustle to rejuvenate at one of Philadelphia’s top salons. You can get red carpet ready for your holiday parties or pick up a gift at these top-rated beauty boutiques that offer everything from blowouts to thermage. The glam squad at Giovanni & Pileggi makes

The furniture, accessories and knickknacks around a home tell the story of its inhabitants. And what hangs on the walls could be most revealing décor of all. Paintings and family photos add life to any room, but there are many other ways to decorate walls to create

It doesn’t matter if you found your interior designer through a glowing recommendation from a dear friend or an intense amount of research on the city’s most sought-after decorator, there are steps you can take in the process of working with together to ensure the end result

Is there anything merrier than holiday shopping with a cocktail in hand? The 42nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is happening now! From one-of-a-kind dinnerware and furniture to fashion and jewelry, this premiere  show offers an opportunity to view, and possibly purchase, unique gifts

It seems around every corner of the city, another health club or big box gym is popping up. While these state-of-the-art fitness centers offer a wide-range of equipment and an assortment of amenities, the “personal” in personal fitness can fall by the wayside. It is easy to

Sure, downloading the hottest bestseller or learning about any topic—from Ancient Greece to kale—anywhere you find an Internet connection (which, is practically everywhere) is both convenient and instantly gratifying. But that deprives you of the anticipation of scanning book spines in search of a title to pique

A word coined in Britain in 1895, brunch crossed the pond to become an American tradition. And why wouldn’t it? Sleeping in and then enjoying a hearty meal with family and friends is a great idea. In Philadelphia, every type of food is brunch-worthy: pancakes or French toast,