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Home: Homefront: Divine Intervention

Vines are nature’s perfect camouflage. Vines are nature’s perfect camouflage. Senior designer Chris Pugliese of Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects in Wayne picks his top three […]

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Washington, CT “Um, there’s no cell-phone reception,” John said calmly after we had oohed and aahed our way through our first hour at the Mayflower […]

Dear Jenna, Since I turned 50, I have put on 20 lbs. and can’t seem to stick to any diet. I’m about 60 lbs. overweight and have chronic pain of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Any suggestions for me?

Dear Jenna, Since I turned 50, I have put on 20 lbs. and can’t seem to stick to any diet. I’m about 60 lbs. overweight […]

New cookbook Forklore shares many of the recipes that made Fork restaurant a city institution. Here, its most crave-able side dishes: squash mash, inspired by local produce, and creamed brussels sprouts, original Fork chef Anne-Marie Lasher’s spin on a once-derided veggie.

Original Fork chef Anne-Marie Lasher’s spins a once-derided veggie. Creamed Brussels Sprouts4 Tbsp. unsalted butter2 tsp. garlic, minced2 c. brussels sprouts, coarsely shredded1 tsp. kosher […]

Taste: Eat This Now: Eggs

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Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

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An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

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A sneak peek at our favorite meals for two, from $6 to $50 — because if you spend less for dinner today, you can eat out again tomorrow.

Watch the slideshow, then pick up our October issue for the full list!

 

Your favorite comic strip grows up

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