There are so many fun things to do around Philly, from touring Eastern State to taking in all the foliage on a long walk. But sometimes what you really need is a day or weekend trip. Good thing there ...

Philly has a rich history of LGBTQ activism. From Barbara Gittings, who edited the first lesbian magazine, to the William Way center and the Gayborhood - which long served as a safe haven for members ...

Philly isn’t often recognized for its Art Deco architecture, compared to other cities like New York, Miami, or Chicago, but it should be.The city has some stunning examples of the flashy style, which ...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2017 and has been updated with the most recent information. Today, Philly is in a state of constant flux. But while some streets and ...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in June 2017 and has been updated with the most recent information. Summer is winding down, fall is here (finally) and it’s the perfect time to ...

The Fisher Fine Arts Library stands out on Penn’s campus, thanks to its fiery red brick facade and its jaw-dropping interiors. Designed by Frank Furness between 1888 and 1890, the library’s soaring ...

Editor's note: This article was originally published in October 2016 and has since been updated with the most recent information. Philadelphia is steeped in history, so it may not come as a surprise ...

This church was built between 1870-75 by Fraser, Furness, and Hewitt for about $200,000, according to an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer.Made of green serpentine stone, similar to that ...

From world-class museums to under-the-radar playgrounds, Philly doesn’t skimp on kid-friendly activities. That might come as a surprise to visitors of Philadelphia; kid-friendly fun isn’t usually the ...

Fall in the city means it’s prime time to visit the Philadelphia Zoo, which was established in 1874 as the first true zoo in the country. Today, it’s home to some 1,300 animals, as well as some ...

Tucked away in the quiet third-floor archives of the William Way LGBT Community Center, there’s a nearly 50-year-old leather-bound folder.. The dozens of index cards inside are a window to a different ...

Philly’s Independence National Historical Park is a wildly popular spot to visit in the summers—and for good reason. It’s the place to take an educational, historic vacation. Or, if you already live ...