Our guide to health and fitness in Philadelphia brings you everything from beautiful parks to running, cycling and walking routes, yoga and meditation, friendly gyms and peaceful places to go. Plus, find relaxing countryside day trips from Philadelphia. Keep calm and carry on!
If your idea of rest is checking your work emails from your couch, it might be time for a new strategy. For many Philadelphians, paid time off is limited, approvals are competitive, and taking a long vacation can feel n...
Philly is about to step firmly into winter mode as the region gears up for the first meaningful snowfall since February. Forecasters say a weekend storm will drop 2 to 4 inches of snow across the city, South Jersey,&hel...
Tomorrow evening the final supermoon of the year is set to dazzle Philadelphia skies, glowing brighter and appearing larger than almost any other we’ve seen in 2025. Although this is the third consecutive supermoo...
If you glanced upward last night and saw streaks of green, pink, or purple dancing across the sky, you weren’t imagining things— residents in the Philadelphia region reported sightings of the aurora borealis on Tu...
Mark your calendars, Philly stargazers—the Beaver full moon, the biggest supermoon of 2025 is finally here! 🌕 When can Philly see the Beaver Supermoon? The Beaver Moon will rise over Philadelphia’s skyline on Nov...
The winter forecast is in! The Old Farmer’s Almanac has spoken, and Philly might just be in for a break this winter. According to the 2025-2026 U.S. Winter Weather Forecast, most of the country can expect milder-t...
The city’s most anticipated floral tradition is ready to bloom once again. The 2026 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show has unveiled its them—”Rooted: Origins of American Garden...
Philadelphia skywatchers, get ready for a lunar treat. The first superman of 2025—known as the Harvest Moon—will glow over the city tonight, October 6. The moon will reach its closet point to Earth in months tonight, ma...
What makes a city truly joyful? For Dr. Eric Zillmer, professor of neuroscience and director of the Happiness Lab At Drexel University, the answer lies in both science and soul. In his recent research project, Dr. Zillm...
Philadelphia has no shortage of historic sites, quirky landmarks, and hidden mysteries waiting to be uncovered—but few are as quietly captivating as the Whispering Benches. Tucked away in West Fairmount Park, these curv...
