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Some Thoughts On the Registering Process From a Groom Who Survived It
Lenox chargers. Martha Stewart Dutch ovens. KitchenAid stand mixers. There was a time, not that long ago, when I didn’t have a clue as to […]
Philly’s Top Five Independent Record Shops
Beautiful World Syndicate Passyunk Square: 1619 East Passyunk Avenue Vinyl-lovers come here for the rarities: long-forgotten Philly soul records, little-known punk albums, signed jazz collections. […]
Ballpark Eats with Kevin Sbraga
It’s an overcast and otherwise miserable May evening in South Philadelphia. The Flyers have just been bounced from the playoffs; the Phillies lost last night. […]
Nick Adams’ $100,000 Treehouse
Inspiration: When I was a kid, I climbed a hemlock and built myself a treehouse out of a bunch of wood planks. It was home, […]
Philadelphia Restaurant Review: The Return of Le Bec Fin
The search for a truly great restaurant is a quest for a mysterious kind of comfort. You want a refuge that veils the anxieties (and […]
Michael Nutter Likes His Eggs Sunny-Side Up
My name is … Michael Nutter. I am a … mayor. The chances of me ever working in the White House … are zero. When […]
Pat Toomey Is Surprisingly Moderate
Ten minutes into my first interview with Pat Toomey, the terrifying reality sinks in: I am in no way prepared to tangle with this guy. […]
Bathing Suit Rules for Moms
It was a bad night at the community pool. Bad because there were black clouds creeping overhead. Bad because it was less than 70 degrees […]
Philadelphia Restaurant Review: Fresh Surprises at Rittenhouse Tavern
Nicholas Elmi is no stranger to the haunts of the landed gentry. Before becoming executive chef at the original Le Bec Fin (where he spent […]
Jersey’s Secret Service Band Has Got It Covered
Years before a group of randy agents in their namesake organization made the word “Cartagena” synonymous with rollicking good times, the two-man New Jersey-based entity […]
Off the Cuff: August 2012
It’s as if a disease is spreading coast to coast, popping up in villages and cities in every state: Profligate spending by our politicians and […]
Get Into Bridal Shape With These High-Intensity Interval Training Workouts
Short ‘n’ sweat: With high-intensity interval training—no-rest workouts that tackle the entire body in 20 minutes—brides can get wedding-day-ready in no time. Here, Philly trainers […]
7 Foolproof Beauty Treatments For Your Wedding
FOR YOUR NAILS The Treatment: Minx mani/pedi from Spa East in Nolibs, spa-east.net. The Details: Instead of polish, it’s like smooth, shiny contact paper […]
ASK THE EXPERT: How Much More Do Out-of-Season Flowers Really Cost?
Q: How much will it really increase the cost if I use flowers that are out of season for my wedding, compared to using in-season […]
The Best Made-in-Philly Welcome Bags For Your Out-of-Town Guests
Clockwise from top left, starting with Philly canvas tote, $22 at Open House, Philadelphia.