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On the Market: Simple Colonial in Glenside
Reader Tim Dolan of Glenside asks, “How does one go about getting their modest house for sale on your radar?” Well, sending an email like […]
After Coronavirus, Will We Ever Go Back to Wearing “Work Clothes”?
I’ve always had a thing for uniforms. I liked the way they staked out identities even way back in middle school: I’m on the field […]
Atlantic City Casinos Now Accepting Hotel Reservations for June 1st and Beyond
Could Atlantic City casinos reopen as early as June 1st? That’s what most of the casino properties in the Jersey Shore town seem to be […]
Philly Coronavirus News: The Battle to Reopen Barber Shops, Hair Salons, and Nail Spas
You’ve probably heard about the woman in Dallas, Texas who was jailed — yes, jailed! — for defiantly reopening her hair salon against state orders. […]
Here’s Why Many of Us Are Exercising a Whole Lot More Right Now
For some time now, many of us been spending a whole lot more time indoors. Our sense of normalcy has totally changed. There’s been a […]
Coronavirus Wedding Diaries: We Had an Impromptu Wedding on the Steps of the Rodin
Logan Circle residents Jack Barry, 57, and John Luff, 58, had been together for a little more than 19 years when they decided to get […]
When Is the Best Time to Reopen Philadelphia?
This week, as many as 23 states across the country lifted stay-at-home orders and began taking steps toward reopening businesses and resuming public activities that […]
Where We’re Eating Right Now: Takeout and Delivery Sandwiches in Philly
Things are weird right now. We get that. But since no one can be expected to cook every meal at home during this emergency, we’ve […]
Just Listed: Designer Tudor in Chestnut Hill
Today is a good day, both for you, the house-hunter, and for me, the guy who writes about houses worth hunting. It’s a good day […]
Mail Delivery Is Seriously Screwed Up During the Coronavirus Crisis
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Mail Delivery Is Seriously Screwed Up During the Coronavirus Crisis Every few days, I get a call from my […]
Gig Workers Were Supposed to Get Unemployment Benefits. They Haven’t Received Any Yet.
It is a not-very-well kept secret that the gig economy exploits workers. Companies like Lyft, Uber, DoorDash and Instacart are all valued at billions of […]
The Curtis Atrium Temporarily Waives Its Wedding Venue Fee for Front Line Workers
Here’s some good news: The Curtis Atrium is now one of the locations waiving its wedding venue rental fee (valued from $3,500 to $5,500) as […]
This Philly-Area Yoga Teacher Is Juggling Virtual Workouts and Her Kids’ Education
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money people invest in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For […]
Just Listed: Renewed Contemporary in Villanova
Like 1970s subways do in the public-works realm, 1970s contemporary houses occupy an odd space on the spectrum of American domestic architecture. Some of them […]
Mayor Kenney to Philly: “Just Put On the Damn Mask”
A roundup of Philly coronavirus news. Mayor Kenney Has Had Enough of the Unmasked We’ve all seen them. They are sitting in the parks. You […]