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HughE Dillon One-Shot: Philadelphia Bar Association

Close to 700 well-wishers shook hands with John E. Savoth (left), Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, welcoming him as the 85th chancellor of the Philadelphia […]

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The Cheat Sheet: Avenida

Just because you’re going Latin American for dinner doesn’t mean you have to pack on the calories and fat with cheese and fried tortillas. Try […]

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Losing It: The Burden of Being a Superior Summer Camp Athlete

So here’s the thing: I’ve had a fat two weeks. I could make all sorts of excuses about it being the holidays, New Year’s Eve, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride-to-be Blogger Alyse: Let the New Years/Wedding Day Weight Loss Begin!

This Saturday will mark exactly six months until our wedding. I’ve been thinking about this impending milestone as well as the New Year for a […]

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One-Third of Pennsylvanians Exercise Zero Times a Week

An interesting item turned up in my inbox this afternoon (that’s snail-mail inbox, by the way): a package from the Pennsylvania Medical Society containing the […]

Restaurants

Shakeup At Farmers’ Cabinet (Again)

Yesterday, Farmers’ Cabinet co-owner Matt Scheller–not to be confused with Farmers’ Cabinet co-owner Matt Swartz, whose legal problems continue to pile up (more on that […]

Restaurants

2011 – The Menu

For the second year in a row we asked our readers to name their favorite dishes of the year. You all came through in a […]

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Sweat: Ploome’s Dance Dance Revolution Tournament

Sure, Dance Dance Revolution—the arcade game that pits players head-to-head in a dance-inspired (and sweat-inducing) competition—has been around for years, but that’s entirely the point. […]

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Sweat: Mommy Without Me Zumba at Philly Dance Fitness

Solve this equation: Zumba + a babysitter = ______ Give up? Answer: Mommy Without Me Zumba at Philly Dance Fitness. The studio is starting a new […]

The Scene

HughE Dillon: Mayor Nutter’s Inauguration Party

Last night I attended the 192nd Mayoral Inauguration for Michael Nutter held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event was held in the new section […]

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Fitness That Fits: Philly Gyms with Fun Perks

For first-class fitness: The Sporting Club at the Bellevue Executive members get lots of extras at this gym/spa/athletic center: a private locker room and lounge, […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Will You Use Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year In Your Wedding?

Hi brides, Happy New Year! We hope you’re as pumped about 2012 as we are—though since we’re guessing a lot of you will be tying […]

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Sweat: Detox Yoga at Manayunk’s HotBox

We’re all about starting off the new year with a total-body reboot. The Detox Yoga Flow class at HotBox Yoga can help with just that. […]

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New Year’s Detox: Foods That Cleanse

Avocados have lots of fiber—a natural digestion regulator—and potassium, which helps reduce bloating. » Use: On a sandwich in place of mayo, or mash up with garlic […]

Restaurants

(More) Food Predictions For 2012

Now that Art has had his say about what he thinks 2012 will bring to the Philly food scene, I figure it’s my turn. For […]