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Be Well Workout of the Week: Conquer Your Fear of Heavy Weights

During this week’s workout, you’ll challenge your strength by doing a low number of reps with heavier weights. You will start with 10 reps and decrease […]

Property

Collingswood Buys Ugly Houses Too

The abandoned homes of Collingswood may not be in as dire shape as that “Ugliest House in America” we told you about last week, but […]

Things to Do

OPERA REVIEW: Tancredi had Pomp, Circumstance, and a Whole Lot of Voice

There’s a lot to be said for the old-fashioned pleasures. Opera Philadelphia’s Tancredi was a throwback on several levels—starting with the work itself, one of […]

City Life

OPINION: We Can No Longer “Agree to Disagree” About White Privilege in America

As the hand-me-down celebration known as Black History Month settles, I’m reminded of the legacy of my ancestors and the inheritance that has historically been […]

Foobooz

Philly’s Fanciest Italian Restaurant Kicks Off Weekly Lunch Service Next Month

Last year, Marc Vetri decided to open up the Vetri books to the city’s lunch clique. Initially, it was a three-month stint — a first for the then-18-year-old restaurant — and it […]

Be Well Philly

A New Boutique Indoor Cycling Haven Is Opening in Bucks County

The folks of Newtown are about to get their own little indoor cycling sanctuary. SurroundCycle, a 4,400-square-foot boutique fitness studio, being opened by Bucks County couple […]

Business

I Love My Job: Ellen Weber

The title of this week’s feature should be amended to “I Love My Jobs,” as Ellen Weber spends her days juggling the demands of multiple major roles. […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Beginning-of-March Bridal Trunk Shows

Lovely Bride, Old City March 3-5: Carol Hannah Bridal Trunk Show {Featuring the Botanica Collection} You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order the featured […]

Be Well Philly

5 Ways to Get Fit in Philly Without Going to the Gym

You’ll have so much fun doing these six activities around Philly — from rock climbing to axe throwing (yes, axe throwing) — that you’ll forget […]

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Property

Is It Time to “Repeal and Replace” the Mortgage Interest Deduction?

If Congress is proactive, the possibility of productive tax reform in 2017 could very well become a reality. It’s necessary, too – particularly in the housing market, […]

Business

Here’s Why the City Just Pumped $130K Into Local Entrepreneurship

When Startup PHL first announced the fifth round of its “Call for Ideas” grant program, they made it clear that there’s a major connection between […]

Things to Do

Watch the Oscars In Style With the Philadelphia Film Society

The Philadelphia Film Society is rolling out the red carpet for Oscar night, literally. The fourth annual PFS Academy Awards party and screening is this […]

Business

Sunoco Pipeline Project Breaks Ground in Pa. Towns

Construction work for the contentious Mariner East 2 natural gas liquid pipeline began on Monday, just a week after state officials issued final permits for […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: The Expert-Backed Case for Skipping Your Workout Today (Really!)

• If you’re just re-kick-starting your commitment to your New Year’s resolution of getting fit, do know, you don’t need to hit the gym every […]

Things to Do

Broadway’s Phantom Joins the Philly Pops for a Show Tunes Series

Hugh Panaro played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway more than 2,000 times, and somehow he never got tired of […]