Trends & Culture

Cover: 20 Made-to-Order Weekends [read article]
20 Made-to-Order Weekends

(Philadelphia)
Need to get away? We’ve got a trip that’s perfect for you!…


Cover: Big Deals [read article]
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Big Deals

(US Airways Magazine)
International shoppers are flocking to Philadelphia to make use of their mighty euro



Cover: Urban Charms [read article]
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Urban Charms

(US Airways Magazine)
Greater Philadelphia abounds with towns that are close to the city but offer worlds unto themselves


Cover: Artist Friendly [read article]
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Artist Friendly

(US Airways Magazine)
An increasing number of talented visual and performing artists is discovering how affordable and affable Philadelphia is. Lucky for the rest of us



Cover: Can a Democrat Love A Republican? [read article]
Can a Democrat Love A Republican?

Can a Republican and a Democrat live happily ever after? (This is a personal essay.)


Cover: Oh, Behave: Petiquette [read article]
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Oh, Behave: Petiquette

(Blueprint)
Even otherwise well-adjusted people can be a bit sensitive when it comes to their cats and dogs–or yours. Here, tips for negotiating the place of pets in polite society, without ruffling feathers.



Cover: All About the Benjamins [read article]
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All About the Benjamins

(US Airways)
When it comes to portraying the great statesman, the competition is stiff in the City of Brotherly Love.


Cover: Whatever Happened to Dick and Jane? [read article]
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Whatever Happened to Dick and Jane?

(Town & Country)
When it comes to names for newborns, what seems hip today will most likely be embarrassing tomorrow. (If not for you, certainly for your child.)



Cover: What’s Wrong With This Family? [read article]
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What’s Wrong With This Family?

(Philadelphia)
Lucky twins Robby and Reese have two settled, affluent, churchgoing parents who love them. But both of those parents happen to be mommies


Cover: The Father, the Son and the Holy JumboTron [read article]
The Father, the Son and the Holy JumboTron

(Salon)
In the new Media Reformation, churches employ high-tech gizmos and hip spin to boost their diminishing flocks. “What did Jesus do?”



Cover: The Newly Unweds [read article]
The Newly Unweds

(Philadelphia)
More and more couples are deciding not to tie the knot. Everyone else better get used to it — Michelle was relieved. She had just found out that she could get