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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Is Down, But Only Because You’ve Given Up on This Failed Economy

Philadelphia Business Journal reports that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in years—9.5 percent—but the Journal doesn’t quite understand why: “The Pew Charitable Trusts reports […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: Runner’s World Names the Best Running Gear of 2014

• The new year is barely eight days old, and we already have a list of 2014’s very best running gear. My poor credit card. […]

Birds 24/7

Report: Dolphins Interested In Gamble

Tom Gamble’s most recent stint with the Eagles could be a short one. According to Jason Cole of the National Football Post, Gamble is a […]

Birds 24/7

Wake-Up Call: Curious Ending For Wolff

Earl Wolff sold out to break up a pass in the second quarter against the Bears and came up limping. He had missed the last […]

Shoppist

Your Eye Shape, Decoded (Finally!)

Thank you, Smashbox! Even though I always thought I had round eyes, turns out my peepers are actually almond-shaped. Why does it matter? According to […]

Philadelphia Wedding

PHILADELPHIA BRIDAL SHOWS: National Constitution Center and Radisson Philadelphia Northeast

WHO: National Constitution Center WHAT: Wedding Open House WHEN: Friday January 10, 5-8p.m. WHERE: 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Property

Are These the Worst Listings Photos Ever?

Rental properties are notorious for having terrible listings photos because when the landlord comes by, things are not always picture-perfect, shall we say. That’s certainly […]

Be Well Philly

Fight the Cold: 5 Workouts That’ll Get You Really Sweaty Tonight

Baby, it’s seriously cold outside. So if you’re heading to the gym tonight and in search of a workout idea, check out these five terrific […]

Property

Precious Rental: Historic Home on Ringgold Place

You can barely walk a block on South 19th Street without stumbling over a century-old street or a picturesque lane begging to be Instagrammed (hello, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

J.Crew Has a Bridal Jumpsuit In Its Spring/Summer 2014 Wedding Collection That I Am Oddly Okay With

I have never liked jumpsuits. I think they skew either a little hooch or a little trying-too-hard; they just seem like one of those things […]

Be Well Philly

Make: Guilt-Free Blackberry-Almond Muffins

I just love muffins. Done right, they’re the original 100-calorie packs but without any wasted packaging. Allow me to explain. You see, my friends, you […]

Birds 24/7

All-22: Why the Run Defense Faltered

Since the day he was hired as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator, Billy Davis has talked about competing against opposing play-callers and quarterbacks on gamedays. Last […]

Shoppist

Main Line, Rejoice: Uniqlo Is Coming To KOP!

Let’s just call today the day of Major Retail Announcements: Word on the street is that Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo is opening  up a location […]

Shoppist

Retail News: Erdon To Open A Second Location In Old City

Proof that when one door closes, another one opens: Just after Three Sirens announced they’d be closing after eight years on North 3rd Street, Marlton’s […]

Be Well Philly

Beat the New Year’s Gym Crowds: Use the Forgotten Machines

If you’ve hit the gym in the past seven days, chances are you’ve noticed more than a few new faces. This, right now, is a […]