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Pulse: Chatter: Philadelphia Magazine: 100 Years: Murky Waters

One of the most notable stories of the 1990s was Andrew Corsello’s Murky Waters (June 1995), about the mysterious drowning of four West Philly boys […]

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Business: A Starr Is Born?

On Friday afternoons in early 2007, Steve Cook would head across town from Society Hill to West Philly to catch up with Michael Solomonov, his […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Philadelphicon: The Academy Gaslights

Seeking to evoke the grandeur of a 19th-century opera house for 1993’s The Age of Innocence, Martin Scorsese filmed at the Academy of Music. Hardly […]

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The Economy: “This Too Shall Pass”

Philly Mag: As we’re sitting here, the stock market recently closed one of its worst weeks in history. What do you make of it? Bogle: Can […]

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Loco Parentis: He’s Gotta Have It

I’M IN THE kitchen, making a fruit salad, when my son Jake appears. His cheeks are flushed, his eyes are bright, and his voice is […]

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Single in Philly

The Bachelorettes Torrie Williams, 24Occupation: Associate producer, FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia. Cats or dogs: Dogs. I have a Pomeranian named Dolce. She is definitely a […]

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Web Original: Critic’s Notebook: What’s Your Flavor

While some restaurants, like Osteria, make phenomenal sausage in-house, other places know when to call in the experts. Pub & Kitchen brings in sausage from […]

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Good Life: The Mix: Lowdown

Sport your political pride — and a timeless message — with this gold-plated ring ($110) designed by Haddon Township-born artist Renée Kopec and inspired by […]

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Pulse: Chatter: North & South

In the lead-up to this month’s U.S. Senate race in New Jersey — in case you’ve missed it, Democratic incumbent Frank Lautenberg is running against […]

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Pulse: Chatter: Brooke de la Villanova: High Society: November 2008

Bonjour, dumplings! Did you miss me last month? My new makeover (don’t I look gorg?) has me feeling very Parisian. Hopefully the aura will remain […]

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Good Life: Debut: Macy’s Home Department

When Macy’s took over the Wanamaker building in 2006, Center City dwellers were overjoyed. Finally, a place to register for weddings, buy new sheets and […]

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Good Life: Seasonal Style: Feeling Frilly

SAUCYTea and Honey ruffled blouse, $130, Sass & Bide She’s So Fine denim vest, $190, Kova & T Oxy nylon leggings, $125, Chandra Wade suede […]

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Pulse: 60-Second Critic: Taking Care of Your “Girls”

Weiss — Philly Mag “top doc,” founder of Breastcancer.org, director of breast radiation oncology at Lankenau Hospital, and veritable breast guru — paired with her […]

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Good Life: The Mix:Tastemaker: Jersey Girl

Who would have guessed that the glam pioneer of post-Martha dwelling-chic would be from our very own, very beloved Cherry Hill? Deborah Needleman, editor in […]

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Good Life: The Mix: Trend: Movie Night

Delaware resident Scott Oglum founded his Theater Xtreme store long before the economy turned sour, but the concept is so right now: He makes tricking […]