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Coatesville Fires: The Town That Burned Itself Down

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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Pulse: Chatter: Brooke De La Villanova: High Society: February 2010

How I love artsy people! Restaurant glamour-puss Audrey Claire threw a launch party that drew power couple Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss, legal eagle Bernie […]

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Exit Interview: Allison Baver

A YEAR AGO, short-track speed skater Allison Baver was slumped on the ice with her tibia — and her dreams of winning gold in Vancouver […]

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Pulse: Pursuits: Music Education:Jimmy Heath

The title of Heath’s new autobiography, I Walked With Giants, is apt. The 83-year-old tenor saxophonist and composer, who made his bones in Philadelphia in […]

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Pulse: Style Scene: Now Open: A Good Fit

Coco & Lolly comes to KOP adhering to the new retail philosophy that customers no longer shop for massive, sweeping wardrobes once a season, but […]

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Pulse: Style Scene: Expecting: Baby Soft

The lack of noxious fumes has made recent Rittenhouse addition Tierra Mia organic nail spa popular for those with child (and those who have young […]

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Pulse: Style Scene: Frugalista/o: In Knead

Warning: This strip-mall spot is a far cry from a spa. But we forgot about the bare look of Celebrity Massage when the most kink-working […]

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Pulse: Style Scene: February Sales

Charlie’s Jeans has more than just denim, and all month, tops and sweaters from Trina Turk and Free People — and this ballerina dress by […]

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Pulse: How We Spend: Weekend Getaway: Skiing in NY

Why: NY State has more than 1,000 trails and more ski areas than any other state. For couples: Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge has a package […]

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Pulse: How We Spend: Trends: Say “Spaaah”

It used to be that a trip to the spa meant having toes polished, muscles kneaded loose and skin rejuvenated. These days, with the boom […]

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Taste: Cravings: Hot Chocolate

This season’s signature libation is light-years away from that powdered, chalky stuff Mom used to mix with milk. The Franklin Fountain, normally known for summertime […]

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Becky Anderson Plays “Poeme”

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Our Spring/Summer 2010 Shoot

With all the issues of Philadelphia Wedding that we’ve put out over the years, I always hear the same thing: Your shoots must be so […]

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The Weekender Bonus Puzzle

A man walks into a bar and orders a Jameson. The bartender says, "Sir, that’ll be six dollars." The man reaches into his pocket and […]