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Wedding Details: Philly Pride

If your wedding guests are coming to Philly for the first time, take a minute to make sure they fall in love with it. First […]

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Snapshot: West Chester

How do you tell when spring has arriv-ed in West Chester? Pink blossoms appear on the cherry trees lining Gay Street. Bistros and taverns set […]

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Chatter: The Rookies

Still more proof that Philly ain’t what it used to be (or that the Rapture is just around the corner): A city with no celebrities […]

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The Fine Print: Under Control

In the new “smart house,” video screens drop magically from the ceiling, drapes open and close with the touch of a keypad—and there’s no jumble […]

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Wedding Details: Sports Center

Planning a wedding means sharing what you love with your guests. And there are few loves that approach what true sports fans feel for their […]

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The Fine Print: Color Your World

After a blissful honeymoon on the Caribbean isle of St. John, Sarah Besadny moved into the Philadelphia row house she’d be sharing with her new […]

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Market Report: Over Your Head

Walls get all the credit. Hailed as a home’s canvas, they’re adorned with equally artistic designs, from paint to paper to fabric. For years, designers […]

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Test Run: A Cut Above

Nothing says summer like a green, well-groomed lawn. But beautiful yards take work—or do they? With the right machine, lawn care can be quick and […]

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At Your Service: Center Staging

What a difference a pillow can make. Or a colorful wall hanging, or a well-placed easy chair. If you’ve ever watched Curb Appeal, Trading Spaces […]

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Green Thumb: Put Up a Potager

In America, land of amber waves of grain, home vegetable gardens look like miniature farms, with row upon row of peppers, tomatoes and string beans. […]

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Homefront: No Buoys Allowed

Forget lighthouse-shaped soap dispensers and other beach kitsch. Adding seaside flair to your home can be easy with the right accent pieces—just take a look […]

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Homefront: Shopping Ambler

When the renovated Ambler Theatre reopened in 2003, it brought a flood of new shops and restaurants to Butler Avenue and Main Street. These days, […]

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Bridal Bouquet: Operation Buff Bride

Your wedding is approaching and you want to look your best, not just to make your pictures look pretty, but also to feel good about […]

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Chatter: Dirty Secrets

Download the city's Office of Food Protection report. If you run a dirty restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, everyone knows it: A prominent notice is […]

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The Snapshot: Boat People

Who: Saint Joseph’s University men’s heavyweight varsity eight crew squad. Where: The Schuylkill River. When: 6:31 a.m. Why: On May 12th and 13th, the St. […]