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The Psychopath Test
“I heard a story about her once,” said James. “She was interviewing a psychopath. She showed him a picture of a frightened face and asked […]
You Can Learn a Lot About Your Husband Over the Dining Room Table
I grew up in a big family—mom, dad, four kids, two grandparents who lived with us, assorted foreign exchange students. Our days and nights were […]
Deconstructing Bart Blatstein
Larry Freedman remembers it well, because it was one of those sweet, sweet Bart Blatstein nights. As zoning chair for the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, […]
ASK THE EXPERT: Can I Invite My Co-Workers, But Not Their Spouses?
Q: I have about 10 co-workers I’m close to whom I’d love to have at my wedding—but my guest list really can’t handle 20 more. […]
Are Your Bridesmaids Driving You Crazy?
This little note—“Memo to Your Bridesmaids,” we called it—appeared a few issues ago on the back page of Philadelphia Wedding, and because, from time to time […]
ASK THE EXPERT: Do Guests Get A Thank-You Note Just For Traveling To Our Destination Wedding?
Q: Should I send a thank-you note to guests who traveled to attend my destination wedding but didn’t give a gift? Is it customary to […]
Summer’s Most Gorgeous Wedding Gowns
This season’s crop of airy, feminine dresses layered in tulle and covered in floral embellishments captures all the brightness of a warm-weather wedding in the […]
Sneak Peek: Philadelphia Wedding Fall/Winter 2012 Is Here!
We love when we get to say this: The Fall/Winter 2012 issue of Philadelphia Wedding is here! It’s here meaning in our office and in […]
Jessie Hemmons’ 8 Favorite Things
She knit a sweater for the Rocky statue and seat covers for the Market-Frankford line, and has “yarn-bombed” (think graffiti with knitting needles) everything from […]
Philly’s Best Barbershops
Francis the Duke Northern Liberties: 1050 North Hancock street, #77 Bart Blatstein’s trendy Piazza wouldn’t be complete without a vintage-flavored barbershop with an edgy twist. Enter […]
Wanted: Female Mayoral Candidates
It’s March 8th, and the recent national debate over the “war on women” is at its zenith. Rush Limbaugh has just called a Georgetown law […]
Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Old World Sensibilities at Russet
Recently, Andrew and Kristin Wood took delivery of a 387-pound pig at Russet, their new BYO in an old Spruce Street townhouse. It was a […]
Off the Cuff: June 2012
For some time now, I’ve been thinking about the mess the country is in and what a lousy job you’re doing in Washington. I know […]
Don’t Touch Inga Saffron’s Eyes
The revered Inquirer architecture critic has strong opinions on our cityscape, to be sure. But here, she offers her thoughts on cheap beer, parallel parking […]
Your Husband Watches Porn
“Does your husband look at porn online?” Of all the conversations moms have started with me as we’ve sat on park benches and watched our […]