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A 2021 family photo of the Wimmers in front of their famously lit Christmas tree, which the family claims is the best lit one in all of PennsylvaniaRussell Edling, a Fishtown musician, at his art supply store in Philadelphia.Tagliatelle with spigarello pesto, black truffle shavings, and pecorino at Alice in South Philly.A historical interpreter waits at the parking garage elevators, headed not to a December crossing of the Delaware River, but an event at the National Constitution Center. General George Washington was on his way to an unveiling of the U.S. Mint’s new 2026 coins for the Semiquincentennial.
Meet the couple that claims to have the best lit Christmas tree in all of PennsylvaniaThe Wimmers of York ― Greg and Becky ― use 1700 lights to light their tree. It's a hereditary skill that has its origin in a historic hotel.

This weekend, we go behind the scenes — and into the group texts — of a crew that allegedly committed brazen robberies in broad daylight all across Philly. Learn how the FBI took them down, and what any of it has to do with a West Philly football star who's now in the NFL.


Also this weekend:

🍫 Hershey, Pa., gets its holiday glow-up.

🕎 Philly's Hanukkah hideouts.

Dave Dombrowski doubles down.

🎧 The latest indignity for riders on the El.

How to have a perfect Philly day, according to indie rocker Golden ApplesIt starts with a jog and ends with a nightcap at the less crowded Franklin Fountain location.

This weekend, we go behind the scenes — and into the group texts — of a crew that allegedly committed brazen robberies in broad daylight all across Philly. Learn how the FBI took them down, and what any of it has to do with a West Philly football star who's now in the NFL.


Also this weekend:

🍫 Hershey, Pa., gets its holiday glow-up.

🕎 Philly's Hanukkah hideouts.

Dave Dombrowski doubles down.

🎧 The latest indignity for riders on the El.

The best things we ate this weekOur writers made stops at Alice, the Love, and PopUp Bagels' pop-up this week.

This weekend, we go behind the scenes — and into the group texts — of a crew that allegedly committed brazen robberies in broad daylight all across Philly. Learn how the FBI took them down, and what any of it has to do with a West Philly football star who's now in the NFL.


Also this weekend:

🍫 Hershey, Pa., gets its holiday glow-up.

🕎 Philly's Hanukkah hideouts.

Dave Dombrowski doubles down.

🎧 The latest indignity for riders on the El.

From Gen. Washington to SEPTA’s Festibuses, timing is everythingScene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

This weekend, we go behind the scenes — and into the group texts — of a crew that allegedly committed brazen robberies in broad daylight all across Philly. Learn how the FBI took them down, and what any of it has to do with a West Philly football star who's now in the NFL.


Also this weekend:

🍫 Hershey, Pa., gets its holiday glow-up.

🕎 Philly's Hanukkah hideouts.

Dave Dombrowski doubles down.

🎧 The latest indignity for riders on the El.