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Wedding: Here Comes the Groom: Decent Proposal

Nothing says "Marry Me" like a pound of bacon I knew I wanted to marry Kathleen. I knew the type of ring she wanted (princess […]

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Chestnut Hill Coffee Company Review: Have Another Cup

Six noteworthy shops on the city’s crowded caffeine scene. The best coffee shops aren’t necessarily those with the best coffee (though we found that, too). […]

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Home: Finds: Light Our Fire

A ventless fireplace brings a glow to the chimney-less home Let the ski lodges have their imposing stone fireplaces — we’ll take our winter warm-up […]

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Good Life: The Homegrown Gift Guide

Nearly 100 goodies made in (or inspired by) Philly, for everyone on your list. Our team of style mavens rounded up nearly 100 goodies made […]

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How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Preserve History

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania Working to preserve the history of Pennsylvania, this society maintains millions of printed documents covering everything from William Penn to […]

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Home: At Home With: Mary Clark

The relaxed but totally chic style of Vagabond Boutique co-owner (and designer of the utterly covetable Stellapop sweater line) comes through in her eclectic mix […]

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Health: See These Guys for a Healthy Breakfast

Enerjuicer’s just-blended juices are a smart, early-morning choice Yeah, it’s cold out. But that fact doesn’t keep a line from forming each morning at Suburban […]

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Highlight: Young and Restless

When I was young, my older brother would repeatedly blast "Rockin’ in the Free World" in his bedroom. Through osmosis (thin walls), I learned the […]

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How to Be a Better Philadelphian: Help Woman

Women’s Resource CenterTo support women in five counties, this group serves as a referral service for career counseling, emotional support services, financial workshops and more. […]

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Fall Travel Guide: Custom Weekends: Leave the Kid at Home and Make Like You’re Newlyweds

Woodstock, NY There is one issue I never did settle during my weekend at the luxurious new Emerson Resort and Spa: Could I or could […]

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Home: Inspired: The Spa at Four Seasons

The handsome new look of this petite and posh hotel spa is warm, cozy and impeccable — just like you after a facial there. Watch […]

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An Oral History of Arlen Specter

Raised in Russell, Kansas — the prairie outpost that also gave the world Bob Dole — and schooled at Penn and Yale, Arlen Specter first […]

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Health: There Are No Bills at This Hospital

Deborah Heart and Lung Center takes care of patients — without asking them to pay As I walked through Suburban Station this morning, it was […]

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Highlight: Comic Campaign

Politics and satire go together like … blue states and other blue states? John McCain and straight talk? You get the idea, anyway: Republicans and […]

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Fall Travel Guide: Custom Weekends: Live Like the Blue Bloods

Sitting harborside on the sweeping lawn of the Wauwinet inn in Nantucket, I was thinking of Rose Kennedy. As I lounged, surrounded by the fortifying […]