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Be Well Philly

Kayaking Excursions On the Delaware Return For a Second Summer

This story has been updated. When someone coming to Philly for the first time asks for a “must-do,” it’s common to hear (and give) recommendations […]

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Be Well Philly

Haley Morris Seemed Like a Healthy 20-Year-Old — Until a Genetic Disorder Took Her Life

Every night, Susan Wallace and Haley Morris exchanged the same three phrases: “Good night. God bless you. I love ya.” To an outsider, these remarks […]

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Property

On the Market: Contemporary Row House in Francisville

Reader Scott Taxin of Francisville writes, asking about his abode, which he has recently listed for sale: “Was wondering if there was any way my house could be profiled? […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

The Story Behind This At-Home Proposal Proves It’s Never Too Late For True Love

Everyone takes different paths to finding their person. Some meet on Tinder. Some connect through Instagram. And others build their bonds during deeply personal journeys of self-discovery. The Monday […]

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City Life

Forget Rocky: Biographer Mark Kram Jr. on Philly’s Real Boxing Hero, Smokin’ Joe Frazier

The Rundown Age: 62 CV, abridged: Senior writer, Philadelphia Daily News (1987-2013); panelist, Comcast SportsNet’s Daily News Live (1999-2012); winner, PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports […]

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Be Well Philly

5 Places to Rent Outdoor Gear for a Summer’s Worth of Adventures

Looking to get off your beach blanket this season? With their nearly seamless rental programs, these local resources make being a spontaneous outdoors enthusiast a […]

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Life & Style

Add Some Shine to Your Summer Fashion Game With These 8 Glittery Gold Pieces

Don’t just highlight dewy summer skin with glittering jewelry; go for broke with bold, bossy aureate everything. 1. Elina Plus clutch, $1,850 at Boyds, Rittenhouse. […]

City Life

The Best Thing That Happened This Week: During Trump State Visit, Some Truly Royal Shade

So President Trump packed up some ill-fitting suits and headed off to impose himself on our nation’s closest friend and ally this week, for which all […]

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Be Well Philly

This Philly Kickboxing Gym Believes Everyone Can Learn to Fight

I first met kickboxing coach Mike Sulit not in a gym but at the birthday party of a dear mutual friend, named Marie. She knew […]

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Property

Apartment Profile: The Hamilton

Community colleges across the country — well, the Community College of Philadelphia, at least — have identified a potential growth market and source of revenue: International students. […]

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Be Well Philly

This Philly Summit Will Let You Run, Drink Beer, and Learn About Why You Should Run and Then Drink Beer

Since the dawn of modern running, we’d bet there were folks who gathered at the bar or the pub for a cold one after a sweaty […]

Property

On the Market: Historic Inn in Quakertown

“Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name And they’re always glad you came You want to go where people know That troubles […]

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Be Well Philly

This Spinning Instructor Drives Back and Forth Between Philly and the Shore Three Times a Week

Who I am: JJ Francis (@jjfranci), 27 Where I live around Philly: Graduate Hospital What I do: I’m the operations manager at Revel Ride. What role […]

Philadelphia Wedding

Just One Supremely Stylish Wedding at The Logan Hotel

When you think of boho weddings, you might think of California brides wearing bell sleeves and fishtail braids, getting married at some scenic overlook where the […]

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Property

Is It Time to Kiss Your Air Conditioning System Goodbye?

As spring comes to a close and the early signs of summer begin to appear — rising temperatures, thick humidity, our sweat glands fighting fruitlessly […]