Laura Swartz

Deputy Editor, Digital

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Things to Do

A Guide to the Holidays in Franklin Square

Light shows, mini golf, cozy drinks, Santa visits and more to celebrate all season long.

Foobooz

25 Best Happy Hours in Philly for Every Occasion

Your guide to stiff after-work drinks, deals on food, happy hour hookups, and more.

Things to Do

Dilworth Park’s Skating Rink and Holiday Market Open This Week

Dilworth unveils its ice-skating rink, Wintergarden maze, and holiday season plans for November.

Foobooz

The Foobooz Guide to Cooking Nothing on Thanksgiving

Where to buy the perfect Thanksgiving dinner — so you don’t have to cook a single thing.

Philadelphia Wedding

Wedding Social Media Etiquette for Philly Couples and Their Guests

Sara Murray, CEO and founder of Confetti & Co., helps you communicate your preferences with grace.

Philadelphia Wedding

Here’s How to Pull Off a Wedding Dress Code

“Remember that it’s an ask if you decide to encourage specific colors or styles,” says Christiane Lehman, owner of Truly You Events.

City Life

Here Comes Howl-o-ween: Philly’s Top Dog Halloween Parties

Dress up your doggo for costume contests, pet parades and more spooky fun this season.

Things to Do

Where to Celebrate Halloween With Kids in Philly

From kid-friendly Halloween parties to spooky science to pumpkin everything, Philly’s little ones will definitely get plenty of wear out of those costumes this season.

City Life

Halloween for Grownups: Pop-Up Bars and More

From macabre cocktails to costume parties to haunted jaunts, there are so many ways to embrace Spooky Season.

City Life

Mayor Cherelle Parker Announces Support of 76ers Arena in Center City

“I wholeheartedly believe it is the right deal for the people of Philadelphia,” Parker said of 76 Place.

Foobooz

The Best Oktoberfests Around Philly

The German beer fest is back, so grab a stein and a soft pretzel as big as your face.

City Life

Check Out the New Eagles Hype Video Ahead of 2024 Season Opener

Yes, Jason Kelce is still involved.

City Life

How Philly Sports Fans — and Teams — Finally Embraced Analytics

The data revolution in sports has produced a new breed of fan.

City Life

The Great Philly Sports Fan Evolution

We dig analytics. We’ve championed new voices in sports media. And we’ve embraced — gasp! — the power of positivity. Here’s how we’re changing the narrative about what it means to be a sports fan in this town.

City Life

5 Philly Sports Podcasts to Listen to Instead of Talk Radio

Talk radio used to be the only option if you wanted to listen to the latest dirt and gab about your team. Not anymore.