Laura Swartz

Philadelphia

Deputy Editor at Philadelphia Magazine

Deputy Editor, Digital @phillymag | Philly through my camera, city kid life beyond the playground | Writer | Photographer | Gritty's not-so-secret admirer

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Articles

The New Pope Went to Villanova, and Philly Has Something to Say About It

6 days ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

News The New Pope Went to Villanova, and Philly Has Something to Say About It Grab your holy wooder: Pope Leo XIV shall hence be known as the Delco Pope. Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee! The Delco Pope?
20 Gorgeous Philly-Area Gardens and Arboretums to Visit Now

6 days ago | phillymag.com | Sandy Hingston |Laura Swartz |Emily Leaman |Ashley Primis

20 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. Get our weekly picks of what to do this weekend and the latest on Philly's arts and entertainment scene.
Life and Style, Shopping, Culture, and More

1 week ago | phillymag.com | Emily Goulet |Shaunice Ajiwe |Laura Swartz |Kristin Detterline

Guides Weekending in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Get a taste of Southern culture — and plenty of seafood — with a visit to this coastal paradise. By Shaunice Ajiwe Q&A This Philly Cobbler Will Save Your Soles by Mail Coblrshop founder Emily Watts explains how mail-in shoe repair works.
Inside Anthropologie’s First-Ever Hotel Suite at Fishtown’s Hotel Anna & Bel

2 weeks ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

News Inside Anthropologie’s First-Ever Hotel Suite at Fishtown’s Hotel Anna & Bel The new penthouse suite feels more like a beautifully lived-in apartment than a boutique hotel stay — and, yes, you can shop everything in it.
Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic

2 weeks ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

Takeout Foods to Include in Your Perfect Philly Picnic Sun's out, buns out (and cheese and pastries!). Elevate your Philly park hang with these gourmet goodies. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter.
Abbott Elementary Takes Over the Please Touch Museum for Season Finale

4 weeks ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

News Abbott Elementary Takes Over the Please Touch Museum for Its Season Finale Quinta Brunson brings Philly nostalgia full circle — with a field trip we all wish we were on.
Parks on Tap Returns for the Season

1 month ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

Parks on Tap Returns for the Season The roving beer garden series will visit 24 parks — including one that’s not finished yet! — in 27 weeks. Here’s where they’ll be stopping — and what they’ll be serving — all season long.
Rep. Brendan Boyle Calls Trump’s Chiefs Invite “Sad, Pathetic”

1 month ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

News Rep. Brendan Boyle Calls Trump’s Chiefs Invite “Sad, Pathetic” It’s a “full-blown White House participation trophy,” says Boyle. Plus, the uncertain future of the Portal.
Where to Watch March Madness in Philly

1 month ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

Where to Watch March Madness in Philly Whether you’re cheering for your alma mater, tracking your bracket, or just here for the energy, here’s where to catch the tournament. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love Foobooz. Sign up now for our twice weekly newsletter.
How to Work Out at the New Equinox Without a Membership

1 month ago | phillymag.com | Laura Swartz

News How to Work Out at the New Equinox Without a Membership And four other things we learned at the new Rittenhouse location’s opening. Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter.