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Hate Philly’s Red-Light Cameras? Michael Coard Is Here for the Fight

The activist and lawyer says that the PPA, which runs the traffic camera program, is a “street thug.”

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A 25-year-old just-married caterer who wants to begin the greatest adventure of her life looking good and feeling great. “I don’t feel beautiful because I know I’m not healthy. I want to start my married life as a healthy, beautiful woman.”

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So, You Want To Change Your Name?

You can ask anyone who has legally changed her name: The government-agency-and-bank-filled process is painful, to say the least. Which is why the new, brilliantly […]

Forget that boring, fatty, overly processed French onion dip and whip up one of these fresh, better-for-you options from healthy chef Katie Cavuto. Your guests (and your jeans) will thank you.

Red Lentil Dal Ingredients 2 Cups low sodium vegetable stock 1 Cup dried small red lentils 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups white onion, […]

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Our latest batch of reasons to get out there and shop.

Lime Boutique: Online SaleThis fashionable Lambertville boutique is marking down lots of fall and winter merchandise(including clothes and handbags) between 20 and 50 percent, which […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

Home Editor Lauren McCutcheon is practicing for her ambitious spring gardening on poor, defenseless houseplants.

This week’s warm(ish) weather has me dreaming of spring, when I plan (I swear) to plant, at long last, my extra-mini city backyard. And although […]

A&E Editor Victor Fiorillo is finally warm, and he’s not giving it up!

A couple of weeks ago, in the middle of what AccuWeather has predicted will be the coldest winter in several years, I shocked a few […]

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Eddie Bruce, Eddie Bruce Music: This scenario is a mess waiting to happen. A band your dad was in since high school may be really […]

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Got a designer in mind for your dream wedding dress? Check out our list of area trunk shows to see if your favorite is coming to town.

The Wedding Shoppe, Wayne January 21-24: Junko Yoshioka Bridal Trunk Show You’ll receive 10 percent savings if you order your dress during the trunk show; […]

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.

Wedding planner and etiquette expert Mark Kingsdorf helps you navigate those issues with guests — and their gifts.

Question: A few of our guests gave us items that weren’t on our registry that really don’t work for us, so I was planning on […]

Caterer extraordinaire Jeffrey Miller chimes in, and we’ve got a slideshow of ideas to get you started.

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Spring’s feminine frills get winterized on this season’s prettiest outerwear.

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