No doubt attending a great high school gives students a leg up in the college sweepstakes. But admissions officers today aren’t necessarily looking for applicants […]
May 3rd, New York’s goodburger will be opening its first Philadelphia location at 1725 Chestnut Street. Not a typical fast food burger, these hand formed […]
For Cleaning Supplies:Foster’s Urban Homeware124 North 3rd Street, 267-671-0588; shopfosters.comFunction meets fashion at this cool Old City home accessories shop, which features cutting-edge cleaning and […]
» Carman’s Shoe Repair (8111 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill; 215-247-7706). Carman Jr. is now running the show at this 60-year institution, where you’ll find trusted […]
Step into these four new boutiques. Chéree Amour Shoes1040 North 2nd Street; 215-625-0225 Open since last December, this Northern Liberties boutique specializes in sexy, sophisticated […]
I’m planning a home renovation. What do I need to do to avoid being ripped off? 1. Get multiple bids for any home project. These […]
Local designers were top dogs at the big event in contemporary decor. New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) is where designers, architects and discerning […]
News from Philadelphia’s style front Design Notebook Who: Maryellen Kane, 37, Wynnewood-based designer of the children’s clothing line Olive Juice. Family tradition: “I’m inspired by […]
When did it first occur to you that you needed a new coffee maker?Probably the day I first experienced the right espresso. Where was that?I […]
Six supplements that can keep you healthy. Wouldn’t it be great if medical science announced a magic bullet—a pill or an herb—that would prolong life […]
1. WHO: When hiring an inspector, get recommendations from family and friends. Ask to see sample inspections, and avoid referrals from your realtor, since he […]
Get a workout on your own terms — outside, in the grass, no gym membership. Mohawks optional Punk Rock Boot Camp isn’t so much about […]
I always thought I sounded like the anchors on the news. Then I heard myself on tape. It was bee-ad. Vurry bee-ad. I needed professional […]
You say “potato.” we say “wooder.” How stupid is that? It’s the most infamous phonetic glitch in the Philadelphia lexicon: “Wooder.” And we wondered, “Why? […]
One man’s key to deciphering us When “Fitzy from the Northeast” or“Tommy D. from South Jersey” calls in to the Howard Eskin Show, they first […]
