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Opinion: The Cure For Loneliness? Dining Out Alone

Philadelphia Magazine

What if a table for one isn’t a sign of isolation, but its antidote?
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The Fabric of Life

Haverford Magazine

This year's Design + Make Fellowship encouraged participants to explore our deep relationship with textiles.
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6 Must-See Exhibits at Philly Museums This Season

Philadelphia Magazine

Our picks for the most compelling shows across Philly right now, from radical ceramics to Shaker simplicity.
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6 Underrated Philly Museums — Based on What You’re Already Into

Philadelphia Magazine

Find something that catches your eye at a new-to-you institution.
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Opinion: The Assault of the Influencers

Philadelphia Magazine

As algorithms reward style over substance, can Philly’s authenticity hold its ground?
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Travel: Weekending in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Philadelphia Magazine

Get a taste of Southern culture — and plenty of seafood — with a visit to this coastal paradise.
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Opinion: Our Phones Are Making Us Miserable — So Why Can’t We Let Go?

Philadelphia Magazine

They’re sapping our energy, our sense of community, our very attention spans. In an age of digital overload, opting out is radical — and appealing.
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Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to the Delmarva Peninsula

Philadelphia Magazine

You can feast on blue crab, kayak through marshes, lounge on the beach, and visit Underground Railroad sites and the factory­ where some of the world’s best guitars are made. So go off and discover a new favorite­ vacation spot. We’ll see you there.
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A Look at Philly’s Newest Unstuffy Food Awards

Philadelphia Magazine

The Tasties — a first-of-its-kind culinary awards ceremony for Philly and the city’s “biggest night in food” — just got bigger.
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Travel: 7 Ways to Have an Unforgettable Poconos Vacation

Philadelphia Magazine

These experiences last all year.
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Opinion: How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?

Philadelphia Magazine

Pups are everywhere these days, thanks to indulgent owners and business proprietors. Guess what else is everywhere, including on the soles of my shoes?
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Opinion: Four Years After the Pandemic Began, Are We All Just Awkward Now?

Philadelphia Magazine

In the wake of COVID isolation, socializing seems so much harder than it used to be. Will the world — and Philly — ever get back to “normal” again?
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Review: Body Worlds VITAL at the Franklin Institute

Philadelphia Magazine

A new iteration of a controversial—and not for the squeamish—exhibit returns to the Franklin Institute.
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The Drama Around Turning the John Coltrane House Into a Philly Jazz Monument

Philadelphia Magazine

Plans to turn the jazz legend’s crumbling former home into a museum are falling apart amid legal wrangling and infighting. Will this precious piece of Philly history survive?
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Travel: Weekending in Neversink, New York

Philadelphia Magazine

Get a renewed zest for life at a renovated woodland wellness retreat in the Catskills.
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This Facebook Group Lets Women Share Dating Woes — and Find Out if They’re Dating the Same Guy

Philadelphia Magazine

How a new crop of social media sleuthing groups aims to combat the liars, cheaters and abusers of the dating world.
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Opinion: The Power of — and Problems With — Lucky Girl Syndrome

Philadelphia Magazine

Setting affirmations to manifest one’s goals is all the rage. But does the practice work, or is it just delusion by another name?
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The Best Seats in Fairmount Park

Philadelphia Magazine

With thousands of acres in East and West Fairmount Park, there’s a lot of ground to cover. So we’ve put together a bucket list for bumming around.
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Where to Sit When You’re Out & About in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Magazine

From parks to people-watching, here’s where to settle in for a lunch, a movie, a great ride or a good cry.
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Travel: Picture-Perfect Train Trips to Take From Philly This Fall

Philadelphia Magazine

If you’re heading north for a quick trip before winter settles in, trade all the traffic you’ll hit on the road for a ride on the Vermonter.
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How Philly’s Femme-Focused Shops Took the Pain Out of My First Tattoo

Philadelphia Magazine

A Kensington-based “lady tattooer collective” is making its mark on the city.
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Travel: A Grown-Up Caribbean Getaway on a Virgin Voyages’ Adults-Only Cruise

Philadelphia Magazine

The all-inclusive, child-free paradise of the Scarlet Lady will help you tap into your childlike sense of curiosity.
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The Ultimate Voter’s Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Cherelle Parker

Philadelphia Magazine

The Power in the Northwest
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Review: How to Stage Shakespeare’s Most Sexist Play in 2022

Philadelphia Magazine

West Philly's Shakespeare in Clark Park cracks the code with a double feature of The Taming of the Shrew and The Tamer Tamed.
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Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Founder of Mothers in Charge, on Channeling Pain to Bring About Change

Philadelphia Magazine

For Dorothy Johnson-Speight and Mothers In Charge, the political is personal.
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How to Buy the Perfect Wedding Lingerie for Your Dress

Philadelphia Magazine

There’s always much talk about your Big Day attire. But your undergarments are just as important as your gown or jumpsuit.
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An Insider’s Guide to Exploring Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia Magazine

Visits to Wissahickon Valley Park skyrocketed during the pandemic, and nearly three years later, its roads are still very much well-traveled. But considering its 1,800 acres and 50-plus miles of trail, figuring out where to start can be intimidating. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring “The Wiss.”
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Pharrell-Approved KIN Apparel Debuts a Black History Month Line

Philadelphia Magazine

Founder Philomina Kane discusses Pharrell, Shark Tank, and satin-lined hoodies.
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This Self-Taught Metalsmith Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Successful Jewelry Line

Philadelphia Magazine

Huntingdon Valley native Rachael Compton is a self-taught metalsmith with a knack for contemporary, minimal designs, which she crafts via her jewelry line, By Ren.
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Review: New Michener Museum Exhibit Celebrates the Shoe as Art

Philadelphia Magazine

“Walk This Way” displays over 100 pairs of shoes, and sheds light on the oft-overlooked contributions of women in the industry.
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How to Get Rid of Your Stuff Before You Move

Philadelphia Magazine

So it’s time to move out of the beloved family abode, but the only thing you’ve tossed out in all these years is the kids? You need to purge, and fast.
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Poet Laureates Celebrate Philly’s Black Literary Community

Philadelphia Magazine

Trapeta Mayson and Yolanda Wisher bring ConsenSIS to Awbury Arboretum this week.
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Your Guide to the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Philadelphia Magazine

The 26th annual Fringe Festival is about to hit Philly like a ton of bricks. Here are some of the most promising snippets from their four-week-long schedule.
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Best of Philly Spotlight: 60 Minutes with 40+ Double Dutch Club

Philadelphia Magazine

How this year's Best of Philly winner for Best Pastime started as a gathering of friends and grew into a nationwide women’s fitness movement.
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Where to See Art in Philly This Summer

Philadelphia Magazine

From grand celebrations of movement forefathers to up-and-comer shows to puppets, here’s what to see at the city’s galleries and museums for summer 2022. (Plus, a sneak peek for fall.)
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11 Philadelphia Museums to Visit at Night

Philadelphia Magazine

Bypass the crowds of tourists and see your favorite exhibits in an entirely new light (moonlight!).
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Sea-Derived Skin-Care Treatments to Add to Your Routine

Philadelphia Magazine

Nourish your skin with sea salt, kelp, seashells, and more ingredients from the ocean.
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Travel: 7 Great Amusement Parks You Can Drive to From Philly

Philadelphia Magazine

Your guide to the best amusement parks within driving distance of Philly, specializing in everything you’ve been reminiscing about these past two years — from leisurely fun to pure thrills.
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Meet the Friends Behind Nuele Hair, Philly’s 100 Percent Natural Beauty Line

Philadelphia Magazine

Anne Cheatham and Christine Martey-Ochola brought their scientific backgrounds to non-toxic, sustainable products that benefit woman farmers.
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Philadelphia Black-Owned Bookstores You Can Shop at Now

Philadelphia Magazine

Looking for ways to support Philly black-owned businesses? Looking for ways to educate yourself? You can do both by shopping at these Philadelphia bookstores.
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Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

Philadelphia Neighborhoods

The once hearty relationship between Philadelphia and food has been on the rocks lately. But Everybody Eats, a local culinary collective founded by chef Stephanie Willis, is looking to conquer both these concerns.
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Vape taxes may boost cigarette sales, study finds

The Temple News

Catherine Maclean, an economics professor, is studying the effects of e-cigarette regulations.
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Mayor’s citywide street sweeping plan lacks detail

The Temple News

Some North Central residents worry that the mayor’s plans will not be enough.
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CM's Guide to the Printmaking Major

College Magazine

Some of the most recognizable artistic images in history came from printmakers. The Barack Obama “HOPE” poster. The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Diptych. Though the process doesn’t get the same public admiration as a medium like painting or sculpting, it obviously holds a vital place in art history. If the expression of your creativity is best rendered through transferring duplicable images, the printmaking major might be for you. One day, you could even be the next Warhol.
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5 Steps to Starting a Podcast

College Magazine

Making a podcast currently parallels the 90s trend of starting a band in someone’s garage. Everyone and their cat can name their favorite podcast. Creating your own podcast gives you a fun creative outlet with an audience. Anyone with a couple of friends and a computer can do it, and with talent (and luck), it can start a profitable venture. Right now, technology makes podcast production more accessible than ever—even in college.
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