Learn to Make Cool Things at NextFab
NextFab is a membership-based makerspace that helps people turn ideas into products. Here are three hobbies you can pick up at NextFab.
Marie AlbigesSep 24, 2026Keep It Local
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Marie AlbigesSep 24, 2026
Become a Person With Hobbies This Fall
Whether you want to make something, move your body, learn a skill, or just get really good at something new, here are a few places around Philly where you can create your next hobby this fall.
Marie AlbigesSep 24, 2026
Philly Quiz: How Well Do You Know Local Liquors?
Test out your local Philadelphia business knowledge with this quiz.
Marie AlbigesSep 17, 2026
Philly Spirits Worth Trying (and Bringing Home)
Philadelphia has a long tradition of distilling that has evolved from colonial rum and whiskey-making into a new generation of small producers experimenting with local ingredients, unusual grains, and that Philly punch. Here are some of the local distilleries and bottle shops carrying that tradition forward.
Marie AlbigesSep 17, 2026
The Philly Streetwear Brand That Gets Eagles Culture
The list of current and former Philadelphia pro sports players, staff, and celebrities who have worn Jay Pross’ designs is long and includes names like Eagles players Cooper Dejean and Eric Allen, actor Bradley Cooper, and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. Pross frequently collaborates with players on designs and invites them to his Art History 101 store in North Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood.
Marie AlbigesSep 10, 2026
Where to Shop for Eagles Gear Locally
Philly takes its Eagles fandom seriously, and thankfully, you don’t have to settle for the same jersey or sweatshirt everyone else is wearing. The city is full of small businesses selling Eagles gear with a little more personality, from vintage jerseys and starter jackets to polka-dotted Kelly green sweatshirts and Philly-made accessories. Here are a few of our favorites.
Marie AlbigesSep 10, 2026
Try Float Therapy with Halcyon Floats
Halcyon Floats in Philadelphia was offering sensory deprivation and floatation therapy before it was cool. Owner Keri McGinn founded the Fishtown business in 2014 after learning about the health benefits of float therapy. In a floating room or deprivation tank, stimulus to the senses is almost completely cut off, which gives your body a chance to relax and recover. Here are three therapeutic and relaxing wellness services offered at Halcyon Floats.
Marie AlbigesSep 3, 2026
Ways To Be Well This Fall
There’s no one-size-fits-all version of wellness. Maybe your version of wellness looks like sitting in a dark room by yourself (honestly, relatable) or dripping sweat in a sauna for 45 minutes. Philly has some amazing ways to quiet the noise, get healthy, and relax.
Marie AlbigesSep 3, 2026
A Pit Stop at PAPERTrail Bike Cafe
When Paul Daniels opened PAPERtrail Bike Cafe six years ago, he envisioned a place where cyclists could stop for an espresso, fix a flat tire, grab a cookie, and spend some time talking to the person behind the counter.
Marie AlbigesAug 27, 2026
Where to Shop For Your Next Philly Bike Ride
Whether you’re training for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic or just looking for a better way to get around town, Philly has no shortage of independent bike shops worth knowing. Here are four local spots with something for every cyclist, from custom-built bikes to cargo bikes and used gear.
Marie AlbigesAug 27, 2026
Get Matched With a Good Used Book at Little Yenta Books
Ariel and her husband Simon Censor opened used bookshop Little Yenta Books on East Passyunk Avenue in February in the back of a children’s dressmaking shop, cramming over 1,500 titles into a lofted 150-square-foot space. When a 700-square-foot storefront became available next door, the Censors gave Little Yenta Books a bigger, more permanent space in June.
Marie AlbigesAug 20, 2026
Independent, Niche Bookstores on the Rise
Philly is no stranger to independent, niche bookstores. Here are six of our favorites.
Marie AlbigesAug 20, 2026
