Elizabeth WellingtonWhat I DoAs a columnist, I write about gender, race, fashion, culture and wellness. I share my personal take on the way we live and how we style our lives.(215) 854-2704White is the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. They say the choice isn’t political. Standing here on the brink of 2026, I say Cloud Dancer as Color of the Year is an eerily spot-on harbinger the direction of American politics under Trump. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardInside the Philly traveling museum where Black collectors finally take the spotlightMuseums routinely curate exhibitions centering collectors’ works but this traveling art museum is a unicorn. Its "walls" are solely dedicated to the collections of Black collectors. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboardColman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia’s Holiday Tree is in town and Ashanti will sing at its lighting ceremonyR&B star Ashanti will headline Philadelphia’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 4 at City Hall, joined by local performers and broadcast live on 6ABC.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardI spent hours at Woodmere’s Jerry Pinkney exhibit, and I heard the pictures singThe Germantown-born illustrator taught Black history to all children, drew stamps for the USPS, and was arguably one of the world's best watercolor artists.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe best things we ate this week: Musette, Eataly, and famously good fried scallopsOur reporters got to the new Eataly, Center City's coolest new coffee shop, a new date-night haunt in Mount Airy, and down the Shore. Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, and Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardA movie about the making of ‘Rocky’ is filming in New Jersey and PhillyAnd if you have a 70s shag and don't mind the smell of smoke, there might be a role in it for you. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardJoan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Rob Mac will create and star in a ‘Far Cry’ video game adaptation for HuluThe show, based on the first-person shooter video game, will feature different cast and setting each season. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs The act especially impacts Black men and women who are required to cut or straighten their natural hair, often using heat and harmful chemicals.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboardRuth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboardPlease Touch Museum to reduce hours but programming will remain unaffectedCiting a dip in post-pandemic attendance numbers, the museum will also be pausing its "First Wednesday" program. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboardShonda Rhimes and Serena Williams are coming to Philly, the city that ‘says yes to it all’"Grey's Anatomy" creator Rhimes is touring with "Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition" and Philadelphia is her first stopElizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe best things we ate (and drank) this weekThis week's best bites came from Loretta’s, Alice Pizza, Infinite Catering, Poison Heart, and the Nile Cafe. Beatrice Forman, Jonathan Tannenwald, Elizabeth Wellington, Julie Zeglen, and Henry Savage Oct. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboardWhat do you think Taylor Swift’s wedding dress should look like?And what about Travis Kelce’s outfit?Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardHow to have a perfect Philly day, according to author Diane McKinney WhetstoneIt includes a lot of walking, a visit to "the Frankie," and some first-class fresh seafood.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe best things we ate this weekAn extraordinary burger from an oyster bar, crispy chicken cutlet at a new Sansom Street 'dive,' and tasty olive oil cake from a local caterer.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, and Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboardPhilly’s Ralph Rucci is the winner of the Council of Fashion Design’s Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement awardRalph Rucci received the prestigious award along with celebrities A$AP Rocky and Ralph Lauren.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia’s ‘great masterpieces’ find a new home in Woodmere Museum’s Frances M. Maguire Hall The four-story, 17,000 square foot museum is the most definitive collection of work by Philly artists in the region — if not the world.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard5 of our favorite sculptures at Calder Gardens and the stories behind themA solar system diorama that actually depicts a sick rabbit, a spider-like wiry structure that comes with a gong, and more.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
White is the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. They say the choice isn’t political. Standing here on the brink of 2026, I say Cloud Dancer as Color of the Year is an eerily spot-on harbinger the direction of American politics under Trump. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
White is the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. They say the choice isn’t political. Standing here on the brink of 2026, I say Cloud Dancer as Color of the Year is an eerily spot-on harbinger the direction of American politics under Trump. Elizabeth Wellington | Columnist Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Inside the Philly traveling museum where Black collectors finally take the spotlightMuseums routinely curate exhibitions centering collectors’ works but this traveling art museum is a unicorn. Its "walls" are solely dedicated to the collections of Black collectors. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Inside the Philly traveling museum where Black collectors finally take the spotlightMuseums routinely curate exhibitions centering collectors’ works but this traveling art museum is a unicorn. Its "walls" are solely dedicated to the collections of Black collectors. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Colman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Colman Domingo will deliver Temple University’s commencement speech next MayThe West Philly born actor, who studied journalism at Temple before dropping out to pursue acting, will also receive an honorary degree.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s Holiday Tree is in town and Ashanti will sing at its lighting ceremonyR&B star Ashanti will headline Philadelphia’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 4 at City Hall, joined by local performers and broadcast live on 6ABC.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s Holiday Tree is in town and Ashanti will sing at its lighting ceremonyR&B star Ashanti will headline Philadelphia’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Dec. 4 at City Hall, joined by local performers and broadcast live on 6ABC.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
I spent hours at Woodmere’s Jerry Pinkney exhibit, and I heard the pictures singThe Germantown-born illustrator taught Black history to all children, drew stamps for the USPS, and was arguably one of the world's best watercolor artists.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
I spent hours at Woodmere’s Jerry Pinkney exhibit, and I heard the pictures singThe Germantown-born illustrator taught Black history to all children, drew stamps for the USPS, and was arguably one of the world's best watercolor artists.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate this week: Musette, Eataly, and famously good fried scallopsOur reporters got to the new Eataly, Center City's coolest new coffee shop, a new date-night haunt in Mount Airy, and down the Shore. Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, and Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate this week: Musette, Eataly, and famously good fried scallopsOur reporters got to the new Eataly, Center City's coolest new coffee shop, a new date-night haunt in Mount Airy, and down the Shore. Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, and Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A movie about the making of ‘Rocky’ is filming in New Jersey and PhillyAnd if you have a 70s shag and don't mind the smell of smoke, there might be a role in it for you. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A movie about the making of ‘Rocky’ is filming in New Jersey and PhillyAnd if you have a 70s shag and don't mind the smell of smoke, there might be a role in it for you. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Joan Shepp named one of the best clothing shops in the country by the New York TimesThe eponymous store was founded by its owner in 1971 and was arguably Philadelphia's first concept boutiqueElizabeth Wellington Dec. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Rob Mac will create and star in a ‘Far Cry’ video game adaptation for HuluThe show, based on the first-person shooter video game, will feature different cast and setting each season. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Rob Mac will create and star in a ‘Far Cry’ video game adaptation for HuluThe show, based on the first-person shooter video game, will feature different cast and setting each season. Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs The act especially impacts Black men and women who are required to cut or straighten their natural hair, often using heat and harmful chemicals.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The CROWN Act gets closer to protecting Pennsylvanians from being fired for wearing Afros, braids, or locs The act especially impacts Black men and women who are required to cut or straighten their natural hair, often using heat and harmful chemicals.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Ruth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Ruth E. Carter’s AAMP exhibit shows how her genius has shaped Black America’s image Her “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” show is making its longest stop in Philadelphia, with a special appearance from Michael B. Jordan's clothes from "Sinners."Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 12, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Please Touch Museum to reduce hours but programming will remain unaffectedCiting a dip in post-pandemic attendance numbers, the museum will also be pausing its "First Wednesday" program. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Please Touch Museum to reduce hours but programming will remain unaffectedCiting a dip in post-pandemic attendance numbers, the museum will also be pausing its "First Wednesday" program. Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Shonda Rhimes and Serena Williams are coming to Philly, the city that ‘says yes to it all’"Grey's Anatomy" creator Rhimes is touring with "Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition" and Philadelphia is her first stopElizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Shonda Rhimes and Serena Williams are coming to Philly, the city that ‘says yes to it all’"Grey's Anatomy" creator Rhimes is touring with "Year of Yes: 10th Anniversary Edition" and Philadelphia is her first stopElizabeth Wellington Oct. 10, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate (and drank) this weekThis week's best bites came from Loretta’s, Alice Pizza, Infinite Catering, Poison Heart, and the Nile Cafe. Beatrice Forman, Jonathan Tannenwald, Elizabeth Wellington, Julie Zeglen, and Henry Savage Oct. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate (and drank) this weekThis week's best bites came from Loretta’s, Alice Pizza, Infinite Catering, Poison Heart, and the Nile Cafe. Beatrice Forman, Jonathan Tannenwald, Elizabeth Wellington, Julie Zeglen, and Henry Savage Oct. 3, 2025Link copied to clipboard
What do you think Taylor Swift’s wedding dress should look like?And what about Travis Kelce’s outfit?Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
What do you think Taylor Swift’s wedding dress should look like?And what about Travis Kelce’s outfit?Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to author Diane McKinney WhetstoneIt includes a lot of walking, a visit to "the Frankie," and some first-class fresh seafood.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to author Diane McKinney WhetstoneIt includes a lot of walking, a visit to "the Frankie," and some first-class fresh seafood.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate this weekAn extraordinary burger from an oyster bar, crispy chicken cutlet at a new Sansom Street 'dive,' and tasty olive oil cake from a local caterer.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, and Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The best things we ate this weekAn extraordinary burger from an oyster bar, crispy chicken cutlet at a new Sansom Street 'dive,' and tasty olive oil cake from a local caterer.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, and Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Ralph Rucci is the winner of the Council of Fashion Design’s Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement awardRalph Rucci received the prestigious award along with celebrities A$AP Rocky and Ralph Lauren.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philly’s Ralph Rucci is the winner of the Council of Fashion Design’s Geoffrey Beene lifetime achievement awardRalph Rucci received the prestigious award along with celebrities A$AP Rocky and Ralph Lauren.Elizabeth Wellington Nov. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s ‘great masterpieces’ find a new home in Woodmere Museum’s Frances M. Maguire Hall The four-story, 17,000 square foot museum is the most definitive collection of work by Philly artists in the region — if not the world.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia’s ‘great masterpieces’ find a new home in Woodmere Museum’s Frances M. Maguire Hall The four-story, 17,000 square foot museum is the most definitive collection of work by Philly artists in the region — if not the world.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
5 of our favorite sculptures at Calder Gardens and the stories behind themA solar system diorama that actually depicts a sick rabbit, a spider-like wiry structure that comes with a gong, and more.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
5 of our favorite sculptures at Calder Gardens and the stories behind themA solar system diorama that actually depicts a sick rabbit, a spider-like wiry structure that comes with a gong, and more.Elizabeth Wellington Oct. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard