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This Main Line favorite recently launched a menu of bold, uncommon Shanghai dishes proving Kuo’s still inspired.

This Main Line favorite may have opened in 1974, but the recently launched menu of bold, uncommon Shanghai dishes proves Kuo’s still inspired. You might […]

Temple University’s major e-mail error.

A recent e-mail from Temple to an undisclosed number of potential students: “Yesterday, you received an e-mail from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you […]

Why tempers are flaring — still! — over Philly’s most contentious museum.

The Art of the Steal, an incendiary documentary about the Barnes Foundation’s 2011 move into Center City, opens February 26th at the Ritz Five, and […]

U.S. Congressman Bob Brady on his early efforts to land Philadelphia the Democratic National Convention in 2012.

U.S. Congressman Bob Brady on his early efforts to land Philadelphia the Democratic National Convention in 2012: “It’s a lot of hard work. We’ll have […]

Asian fusion lightens up at the new Symphony House restaurant.

On a blustery Monday night, Chew Man Chu, the new Chinese-fusion restaurant in the Symphony House on the Avenue of the Arts, is packed. One […]

Economic catastrophe may have been tough on you, but for economist Mark Zandi, it’s been a great career boost.

Alongside the green room at the Fox Business studio in Washington, D.C., minutes after Mark Zandi has walked into the building, a makeup artist is […]

This new all-day cafe has a large takeout craft beer section and a fireplace-warmed coffeehouse vibe.

This new all-day cafe, with a large takeout craft beer section and a fireplace-warmed coffeehouse vibe, manages to excel at being all of those things. […]

The Please Touch Museum’s Nancy Kolb reflects on retiring after 21 years on the job.

THAT THE PLEASE Touch Museum has grown into the world-class children’s wonderland it is today is almost entirely thanks to the faith, perseverance and character […]

The race to be the best of the best defines life inside the Curtis Institute of Music.

WHEN BECKY ANDERSON first arrived in Philadelphia to study in the Mansion of the Prodigies, she was taken on a tour of her new school. […]

At the Zoo, getting it on isn’t left to chance.

Think date-worthy singles are an endangered species? Imagine you’re a giant elephant shrew on the market for a mate — and you really are an […]

Who’s earning what, and where you should be working.

WE’LL BE HONEST. After these many recessed, downturned, deflated and otherwise depressing months, we weren’t exactly looking forward to finding out how much — or […]

A cozy new Conshy eatery and drinkery owned by former stockbroker Brian Pieri.

What: A cozy new Conshy eatery and drinkery owned by former stockbroker Brian Pieri, 32. Date opened: October 8th. The vibe: Pretty and welcoming. You […]

Give your Valentine the gift of showing a little extra skin.

Pretty, playful cocktail dresses are all about the one-shoulder cut this season — so give your Valentine the gift of showing a little extra skin. […]

Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop.

Two new food markets are blurring the line between precious specialty purveyor and one-stop shop. At Good Food in Chestnut Hill, you can get cheese […]

For 18 months, Chester County’s Coatesville was besieged by fire after fire — set by the residents themselves.

ON THE NIGHT of January 24th last year, Coatesville firefighter Bob Tracey got the call: fire on Fleetwood Street, size unknown. He pulled on his […]

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