Ashley Primis
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12 Great Spraygrounds to Cool Off Your Philly Kids
Beat the heat at our favorite splash pads, sprinklers, and spraygrounds around the Philly. → Read More
14 Gorgeous Philly-Area Gardens and Arboretums to Visit Now
Get your fill of spring's most beautiful blooms at these Philadelphia-area gardens and arboretums. → Read More
How Pandemic Pups Are Getting Us Through a Very Dark Year
They slobber, stink, and shed everywhere. They’re also among the best things to happen to us in 2020. → Read More
25 Unexpected Gifts to Buy in Philadelphia This Year
From gold-infused beauty oil to a fresh flower subscription service, here’s some Philadelphia gift ideas to add to your list this year. → Read More
Sabbatical Beauty’s Adeline Koh on How She Develops Her Powerhouse Skin-Care Products
The ingredient obsessive behind powerful skincare line Sabbatical Beauty shares a peek inside her process in her Bok Building studio. → Read More
This Sleek Wood Speaker Will Make a Statement in Any Room
The Mac, designed in Brewerytown, is as attractive as it is functional. → Read More
4 Local Photographers Who’ll Make You Look Cool and Confident in Your Next Headshot
In our increasingly virtual world, you need a go-to headshot. Here, tips for nailing your portrait from a local headshot photographer. → Read More
Take a Peek Inside the Prettiest New Coffee Shop in Philadelphia
Three Graces Coffee Co. is bright and beautiful and one of the prettiest coffee shops in Philly. And it opened in the middle of a pandemic. → Read More
The Wharton Grad Making Health-Care Worker Shoes That Look As Good As They Feel
Clove shoes — created by a Wharton grad for health-care workers — are as comfy as running sneakers and as cute as Allbirds. → Read More
9 Ways Philly Boutiques, Salons, and Makers Pivoted Quickly Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
Take a look at Philadelphia boutiques’ coronavirus responses to see how they've pivoted to making hand sanitizer, face masks, and more. → Read More
<em>Tiger King</em> Memes Are My Coronavirus Self-Care
Technology is a quarantine lifeline, but it’s the stupidest part of it that I’m most thankful for. → Read More
We’re All Getting Screwed by Fees, Pretty Much All the Time
We took a look inside the infuriating world of the hidden fee economy. Here's how it came to be that (almost) everything you buy comes with hidden fees. → Read More
8 Bike Shops in Philadelphia Where You Can Buy Gear, Get Repairs, and Take Classes
These eight Philadelphia bike shops will do everything from tuning up your current set of wheels to guiding you into your first (or next!) bicycle purchase. → Read More
A Philly Publisher on Why Books Will Never Die
Nic Esposito is the the author and founder of The Head & The Hand, an independent book publisher that also hosts workshops, clubs, and events. → Read More
6 New Bookstores to Check Out Around Philly
Including hip, independent Philadelphia bookstores with great event calendars, large children’s sections, printing presses, and more. → Read More
10 Philly Literary Happenings That Every Book Lover Should Know About
These Philadelphia literary events are perfect for aspiring writers, book lovers, and anyone looking to sidle up to the city's literati. → Read More
Meek Mill, Sixers Co-Owner Michael Rubin to Headline ThinkFest 2018
The lineup for ThinkFest 2018 has been announced: Join Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, Rebecca Rhynhart, Larry Krasner, Nick Elmi, Greg Vernick, and more as Philly’s most interesting people talk about our city’s future. → Read More
The Know-It-All Guide to Late-Night Philly
Think New York's the only city that never sleeps? 34 things to eat, drink and do in the wee hours of the morn. → Read More
How You Can Help Us Tell the Story of #OneDayInPhilly
What does your Philadelphia look like? We want to know. → Read More
Why Aren’t You Wearing a Jumpsuit Yet?
The jumpsuit trend has been around for years, so why can't Philadelphia take the leap? We take a dive into why Philly might feel a little self conscious. → Read More