Mogul's advice to millennials: If you want to afford a house, stop buying...
For millennials looking to buy a house in the near future, listen up – your avocado toast obsession is putting your dreams in jeopardy, at least according to one millionaire.
View ArticleFidget spinners: learning aid or just the latest distraction in school?
Three young boys are walking home from the subway on a breezy May evening in South Philadelphia when one stops dead in his tracks as anxiety overtakes him.
View ArticlePeople are hanging their photos up in McGillin's, why?
Take a walk up the stairs in McGillin's Olde Ale House and look carefully at the walls. Among the historical memorabilia are a few recent additions. Patrons are starting to hang framed photos of...
View ArticlePennsylvania is one of nation's top states for most student debt, report finds
Pennsylvania has been given on a top spot in a recent list compiling the states with the "Most and Least Student Debt" for 2017 released Wednesday.
View ArticleEnd the Trend: 20 fads that have to go away, like, yesterday
Trends, by their very nature, are born to die, yet some trends ride a wave of popularity for considerably much longer than they should.
View ArticleStudy: You're officially not supposed to eat your placenta
Throughout the last few years, the trend of eating the placenta -- whether you’re cooking it like it’s eggplant or you’re making it into pills -- has gained attention among new parents.
View ArticleThis is Philly's most popular Halloween costume of 2017
Halloween weekend is on its way, which means social media feeds everywhere will soon be flooded with the best and the worst of this year’s holiday costumes.
View ArticleGet ready for more Zima in 2018
Zima, that clear alcoholic beverage that burst on the scene in the mid-‘90s, played a formative role in the young lives of a great many drinkers of a certain age.
View ArticleAre small brands overtaking big ones?
Temple University professor of marketing and supply chain management explains the trend toward smaller brands.
View ArticleYour ultimate 2018 wedding style guide
This past weekend’s royal nuptials kicked off the season of passed hors d’oeuvres, wedding DJs requests and tipsy best man speeches. Wedding season is upon us and open bars never go out of style –...
View ArticleFewer U.S. adults are smoking cigarettes
The number of U.S. adults who smoke cigarettes continues to decline, according to an annual national health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
View ArticleIs turmeric the latest food trend?
Food science and culinary arts expert Jonathan Deutsch teases out what the latest appeal is of turmeric.
View ArticleCBD usage is growing in Philly and it's hitting up yoga studios
Cannabidiol aka CBD is taking off across the country to treat all kinds of conditions such as arthritis and inflammation and many yogis are taking their CBD usage to the mat and incorporating it with...
View ArticleWhat is 'draping' and is it the new makeup trend of the summer?
Makeup trends – they can come and go out of style as fast as boyfriends. Here’s one you maybe haven’t heard of before: "draping," and we don’t mean the kind you treat your windows with at home.
View ArticleIs Rent the Runway Unlimited really worth it?
Most of us are familiar with Rent the Runway for special-occasion attire, where you can rent high-end clothes from the world’s top designers. But did you know about Rent the Runway Unlimited?
View ArticleThis Harvard professor calls that coconut oil you've been obsessively using...
A talk by a Harvard professor has gone viral on YouTube after she called coconut oil "pure poison."
View ArticleYou knew this was coming: Someone has written Gritty fan fiction
A New Jersey man has written a piece of fan fiction about Flyers mascot Gritty and the Phillie Phanatic. It features fist fights and erotic encounters.
View ArticleThis Halloween makeup look is trending on Pinterest
It's going to be a stellar Halloween this year, according to what's trending on Pinterest. One of the most-searched Halloween beauty looks on the site is "celestial." Check out how to achieve the look.
View ArticleMillennials are now vaping vitamins — here's why that's kind of pointless
Millennials are an equal-parts wellness-obsessed and trend-obsessed generation, and the act of vaping vitamins seems like the ultimate culmination of that — despite the deeper understanding that...
View ArticleHere's what you need to know about 'Coorie,' the Scottish practice of...
'Coorie' is the Scottish-version of the Danish 'hygge' with a slightly different, more nature-filled ethos that you should know about.
View ArticleThere’s a buzzy new LaCroix-like CBD drink on the market
Recess, a NYC-based company that launched in October, is “a LaCroix-esque sparkling-water drink infused with CBD and adaptogens, herbs that help your body adapt to stress.
View ArticleWhole Foods' 2019 trend report is here and it looks inspiring and delicious
Today, Whole Foods Markets global buyers and experts released a coveted list of the foods, drinks and items that are slated to be the most innovative and anticipated items lining Whole Foods shelves in...
View ArticleThe 12 most popular health trends of 2018 — and what to expect in 2019
The 12 biggest health trends of 2018 fueled healthy living – from fitness to healthy eating and even beauty. As for 2019, who is to say what will actually rock the world of health, but we have some...
View ArticleBurgerFi is jumping on the keto craze
The ketogenic diet – often shortened to the keto diet – has become increasingly popular, with the demand for keto-friendly options at restaurants and eateries growing.
View ArticleNetflix issues statement not to try 'Bird Box challenge'
Netflix's apocalyptic horror movie "Bird Box," starring Sandra Bullock, seems to be the only thing people are capable of talking about at the moment. Some people have taken their obsession with "Bird...
View ArticleHGTV's Matt Blashaw and Clint Harp will be at this year's Philly Home Show
New year. New you. New living room? The Philly Home Show will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for two consecutive weekends this January. Attendees can find interior design inspiration,...
View ArticleSo, what's the deal with activated charcoal?
The fine black powder, long used in hospitals, has emerged once again with the millennial-driven wellness boom. Here, we explore if it's worth all of the hype.
View ArticleHere's what you should know about drinking the trendy, yet gross-sounding...
PhillyVoice explores all things celery juice — including the genesis of the trend and whether its alleged health benefits are real or B.S.
View ArticleHere's what you should know about the pegan diet
There seems to never be a lack of “trending” diets and eating plans floating around the wellness world. While some of these historical fad diets have proven to be downright scary — like the milk diet —...
View ArticleThis blogger reminds us that trendy labels on foods don't mean they are...
Amanda Meixner, an Instagram “food expert” who publishes food facts, meal prep tips and non-toxic lifestyle tips on her profile @meowmeix published an infographic on Friday that really puts "healthy...
View ArticleWhy do Eagles fans always reply to the team's hype videos with super weird...
Philadelphia Eagles' official Twitter account shared a two-minute video designed to stir the team's fans into a frenzy ahead of Sunday's season opener against Washington. Before I even clicked on the...
View ArticleNeed Halloween costume inspo? Check out Google's Frightgeist
This year, avoid wearing the same Halloween costume as all your friends by using Google's '80s-looking trend tool Frightgeist. Google has ranked Halloween costumes by search volume based on location....
View ArticleReddit's 2020 Year in Review shares insight into top posts, trends
Reddit recently published its 2020 Year in Review. There were more than 50 million mentions of COVID. The U.S. election, Black Lives Matter and climate change were at the forefront of Reddit's top...
View ArticleBlack Lives Matter, Animal Crossing, and whipped coffee among Google's top...
Google's top search trends of 2020 were released Wednesday, showing top searches around the world in a year like no other.
View ArticleIndustry experts share how COVID-19 impacted engagements, what wedding trends...
Popular wedding resource The Knot shared how the pandemic has impacted proposals and wedding planning. WeddingWire also recently shared its predictions for wedding trends expected in 2021.
View ArticleDelco TikTok star joins sea shanty ensemble that hopes to bring craze to live...
Luke Taylor has become one of the most popular sea shanty singers on Tik Tok. The Delaware County teen gained popularity when he added a baseline to the song "Soon May the Wellerman Come." He recently...
View ArticleDelaware County girl dies after trying dangerous 'blackout challenge' she...
A ten-year-old Delaware County girl died in her bedroom after she had tried a viral TikTok trend called the 'blackout challenge.' Her family is now working to raise awareness around the dangers of not...
View ArticleWordle, the viral daily word game, is harder than it looks; here's how to play
Wordle, a once-a-day guessing game that asks users to identify a five-letter word in six tries, has become an internet sensation. Here's how to play and some strategies for beating the online game.
View ArticleGet a custom music festival lineup based on your Spotify history
Instafest, an app that takes users' Spotify listening history and creates a personalized music festival lineup, has taken the internet by storm. Users can find their custom concert bill using top...
View ArticleHow to use BeReal, the 'unfiltered' social media app now on 15 million phones
Here what you need to know about BeReal, which is the iPhone App of the Year in Apple's 2022 App Store Awards. The app asks users to post unfiltered photos, using their phones' front and back cameras...
View ArticleInstagram's new Notes and Candid features are the latest to mimic rival...
Instagram is rolling out several new features, including Notes, which allows users to post blurbs of text, and Candid, which encourages them to post Stories at certain times. The updates, which mimic...
View ArticleThe biggest health trends of 2023 may include journaling and eating kelp
The many health trends predicted for 2023 include a focus on mental health, creative hobbies, wearable medical devices, mindful drinking, back-to-basic fitness, upcycled foods, sea plants, telehealth...
View Article5 real estate trends Philly buyers should be watching in 2023
If there’s anything Philadelphia buyers are sick of hearing about, it’s mortgage rates.
View ArticleIs ashwagandha a natural stress reliever? What to know about the Ayurvedic...
Ashwagandha, a medicinal herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, has been touted by celebrities and social influencers as a natural stress reliever. Research suggests it may have some benefits, but health...
View ArticlePeople are eating borax to help reduce inflammation — here's why that's...
Eating borax, a cleaning chemical used with laundry detergent, can lead to an array of health problems, including nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, convulsions and collapsed lungs, according to the...
View ArticleViolent crime in U.S., overall, dipped in 2022 despite rise in hate crimes,...
The FBI's annual crime report shows an overall decrease in violent crime in America, which has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Property crimes, like car thefts and carjackings, have increased, as have...
View ArticleMany couples are going to bed in separate rooms, and these 'sleep divorces'...
More than one-third of American adults sleep separately from their partners to limit sleep disruptions, according to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The 'sleep divorce' trend may...
View ArticleThe biggest health trends of 2024: more pickleball, less alcohol
Experts predict some of the top health trends for 2024 will include more social activities, aesthetic care for the whole body, digital detoxes, less alcohol consumption and weight loss.
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