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Table of Contents: Philadelphia Magazine
February 2010
COVER STORY
Who’s earning what, and where you should be working
By Lauren McCutcheon and Janine White, Contributors: Bridget Salmons and Jonny Spielsinger
Features
For 18 months, Chester County’s Coatesville, once a thriving steel-industry town, was besieged by fire after fire — set by the residents themselves. A shocking mystery unraveled
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Imagine a Rittenhouse Square mansion stuffed with the world’s top musical prodigies. Now imagine you’re one of them, trying to survive round-the-clock rehearsals, barking instructors and the relentless pursuit of perfection. For Becky Anderson and her fellow students, the race to be the best of the best defines life inside the Curtis Institute of Music
Economic catastrophe may have been tough on your wallet, but for widely quoted West Chester economist Mark Zandi, it’s been a great career boost
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206 of the region’s best, as chosen by their peers
Departments
YOU ALL KNOW how much I love diversity and multiculturalism. But just listen to this one.The federal government has a program — it’s...
The Reading speed skater goes for gold in the Vancouver Olympics
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He used shock ads (Charles Manson, anyone?) and a punk attitude to flip the city’s advertising community on its ear. So why is Steven Grasse now trying to return Philly to the days of the powdered wig?
The driving force behind the Please Touch Museum — Nancy Kolb — reflects on retiring after 21 years on the job, how to get stuff done in this city, and why it’s time for women to start running Philadelphia
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Dining, Food & Wine
Ditch the Swiss Miss
What: A cozy new Conshy eatery and drinkery owned by former stockbroker Brian Pieri, 32. Date opened: October 8th. The vibe: Pretty and welcoming....
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The secret ingredient in favorite Philadelphia cocktails isn’t so elusive anymore
Caterer, restaurateur and author, "At Home: A Caterer’s Guide to Cooking & Entertaining"
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This Main Line favorite may have opened in 1974, but the recently launched menu of bold, uncommon Shanghai dishes proves Kuo’s still inspired....
Paul is unassuming in every way: the quiet part of Pine Street where it sits, the soft gray walls, the new American menu filled with familiar...
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This new all-day cafe, with a large takeout craft beer section and a fireplace-warmed coffeehouse vibe, manages to excel at being all of those things....
Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop. At Good Food in Chestnut Hill, you can get cheese...
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The owners of lauded Zahav try their hand at barbecue
Asian fusion lightens up at the new Symphony House restaurant
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Shopping & Style
Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
Medical spas are popping up everywhere. But they aren’t always as fab as they appear
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Just add hot chocolate
Two hot sales for frigid February
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Celebrity Message is no frills, but it sure hits the spot
Rittenhouse's latest addition
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An accessories-focused boutique opens in King of Prussia
Since bundling up during the peak of winter can make us feel a little dull, we've gone and found ourselves an easy fix: big, bold, sparkly,...
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Pretty, playful cocktail dresses are all about the one-shoulder cut this season — so give your Valentine the gift of showing a little extra...
Pulse
Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, which leaves a whole weekend for celebrating. Whether you think that’s a blessing or a curse, we’ve...
A jazz legend comes home
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You know those fireplace DVDs that your Uncle Harry owns, the ones that just loop video footage of flickering flames over and over? Turns out one of...
Why tempers are flaring — still! — over Philly’s most contentious museum
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At the Zoo, getting it on isn’t left to chance
How I love artsy people! Restaurant glamour-puss Audrey Claire threw a launch party that drew power couple Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss, legal eagle...
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A recent e-mail from Temple to an undisclosed number of potential students: “Yesterday, you received an e-mail from the Office of Undergraduate...
Do you have to vote to be a Congressman?
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How Philly police got their raise
U.S. Congressman Bob Brady on his early efforts to land Philadelphia the Democratic National Convention in 2012:“It’s a lot of hard work....
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Age: 57. Where you’ll see him: The Philadelphia Museum of Art. The new director and CEO (who came from Cleveland) opens his first big show...
Other
See how health and fitness editor (and running-phobe!) Jenna Bergen is doing with her daily mileage on the countdown to Broad Street
This Main Line fashion destination will be following you on your summer vacation
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The snow is melting (Monday is March, already!), the days are longer, and Philly’s most fashionable boutiques are filling up with hot spring styles
Where Philadelphians can find work in the next decade
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What happens when you reinvent yourself during a recession?
Even in this economy, money isn't everything. These four local companies have other ways of rewarding employees
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Check out healthy chef and dietitian Katie Cavuto Boyle's new store, Healthy Bites to Go
A 2009 Top Doctor and clinical cardiologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania shares five surprising rules that could save your life—and the ones you love
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Watch healthy chef and dietician Katie Cavuto Boyle whip up a ticker-friendly meal that’s so easy to do you can make it tonight
Who says college kids are the only ones who can have fun mid-March? Check out two getaways that’ll whip your winter-heavy body into svelte-for-spring shape
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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
Lauren McCutcheon can’t wait to explore this design market come spring.
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This Goods reporter is looking for fashionable ways to keep her head warm this winter.
Holly WatersHolly Waters brings passion and joy to the fitness world. Her philosophy of fun can be found in her personal training sessions,...
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This SpoiledPretty.com blogger wants to help keep us from wasting away in the snow
Travel editor Christy Speer would trade a weekend trip to Mexico or D.C. for roses any day
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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
The Olympic Games start in four days, but you don’t have to hightail it to Vancouver to get in on the action. Whether you’ve always wanted...
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Do it or ditch it? We try out area classes so you don’t have to waste time — or money — on classes that don’t make the grade
Just in time for V-day, Best-of-Philly-spa owner Cara Solomon shares how to take a regular rub fest from ho-hum to holy cow
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A Valentine’s Day menu that’ll sweeten up your sweetheart — and that you won’t regret in the morning
Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop
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From the Main Line to the city to South Jersey, these amazing shops will help you make sure this Valentine’s Day a good one
Home editor Lauren McCutcheon has her eye on the new collaborative outpost of design gurus John Levitties and Michael Gruber
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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop.
Our style-savvy editors hit the streets to scout the latest fashions.
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We’re loving this season’s hottest silhouette.
