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The Death of Handwriting

"Forty three seventy-nine,” the checkout clerk says. I have my checkbook and pen at the ready; I write in the date and the amount, then […]

City Life

Joanne Hudson’s Beach House

There is a time capsule buried beneath the Bethany Beach home that kitchen designer and architect Joanne Hudson, who has a space in the Marketplace […]

Restaurants

Tonight: Hard Cider

Tonight, Philadelphia’s hard cider, Revolution Cider is being featured at MidAtlantic in West Philadelphia. The crisp and not very sweet at all cider will be […]

City Life

Who Runs Philly?

The Philadelphia Power Map, created by the Daily News and WHYY in a partnership with the Fels Institute and Jefferson Lab, pulls back the curtain […]

City Life

Richie Ashburn Trademark Lawsuit

The family of Phillies icon Richie Ashburn is being taken to court to settle a dispute surrounding the profits generated from the merchandising and naming […]

Be Well Philly

Ask Dr. Monti: What’s the Best Way to Treat a Mosquito Bite?

If bitten by a mosquito, immediately clean the area thoroughly with soap and water. You can expect intense itching and a visible bump for 24 […]

City Life

MTV “Jackass” Star Dies in Crash

Ryan Dunn, one of the stars of MTV’s “Jackass,” was killed in an early morning car crash in West Goshen Township. Dunn had appeared in […]

Be Well Philly

Fat-Fighting Fish Tacos

Lately, I’ve had Mexico on my mind. For the past couple of years, I’ve traveled to Playa del Carmen (south of Cancun) at least twice […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride Leslie: Honeymooning!

Sharing a honeymoon recap is even harder than sharing our wedding-day recap! The wedding was one day full of craziness, excitement, emotion and lots of […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Bride Leslie: Wedding Recap

It’s official! I am a married lady! We got back from my honeymoon in Greece and Turkey a week ago, and looking back at all […]

Restaurants

Strike Hits Hoagies Hard

Amoroso drivers have struck this morning leading to a shortage of hoagie and steak rolls around town. Teamsters Local 463 has opposed Amoroso’s attempts to […]

City Life

Amish Kids On Facebook

Amoroso Drivers Hit the Picket Line. If your sandwiches taste a little different this week, it’s because the bread is being held hostage at 55th […]

Be Well Philly

Race for Rylie … and Other Sufferers of Pitt Hopkins

Though there has been only 150 documented cases as of 2010, Pitt Hopkins Syndrome affects its victims and their families in a big way, causing […]

Be Well Philly

Burn Calories, Not Your Skin

As folks flock to the beach and other sun-drenched summer locales, it’s important to remember the number-one concern of the season: melanoma. Despite its status […]

Restaurants

Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Great Chefs, Tyson Bees, Vetri, Sbraga and Mayor Nutter’s Secret Career as a Karaoke Superstar

The week started with some bad news (partners Tyson Wong Ophaso and Cliff Asavadejpakdee leaving the Tyson Bees food truck that they’d made famous) and […]