Photo by Emily Wren Photography Upping the beauty quotient for your big day by Emily Kovach Besides food, there is one other wedding detail that is practically universal, making an appearance at even the most low-key backyard weddings or far-flung-destination nuptials: flowers. Whether in the form of bouquets, garlands, boutonnières, scattered petals or table arrangements,
MorePhoto by Jamele Ransom Clothing Conundrum by Emily Kovach If the thought of walking into a David’s Bridal makes you want to break out in hives, fear not. There are so many other ways to seek out the article of clothing that feels just right for your wedding day. If that is a more traditional
MorePhoto by John Todd Kane for Honeygrow Camping Supply That Cares by Grid Staff Hidden River Outfitters This family owned Philadelphia outdoor company in Center City is for those of you who like your camping wet—as in, the middle of the river wet. Multiday and weekly kayak rentals are available if you know you’re heading
MorePhoto by Brent Erb Gone Camping by Lauren Johnson As summer sets in, ditch the hot pavement and check out these three camping destinations to slow down and reconnect with nature. Though each is just an hour away, you’ll feel as if you’re miles from city stress. For the Kids:Allaire State Park4265 Atlantic Ave., Wall
MoreIllustration by Abayomi Louard-Moore The Keys to the Future by Jerry Silberman Editor’s note: This is Part Four of a series that concludes this month. In the last three columns we have outlined the dynamics of energy use in our society. We know that the release of huge quantities of solar energy stored in carbon
MoreIllustration by Kailey Whitman Our Moment is Now by Larry Krasner When people think about a “district attorney” they often think of someone who prosecutes crimes against people and property, and hopefully of someone who protects the rights of crime survivors and the accused alike. I also believe, as a candidate for district attorney, that
MoreCouncilman Squilla Delays Controversial Zoning BillCouncilman Mark Squilla, 1st District, announced June 12 that he would delay consideration of a bill he introduced regarding the Central Delaware Zoning Overlay. Urbanist PAC 5th Square’s petition to withdraw the bill garnered over 500 signatures after it was announced that the bill would increase the maximum allowed building
MoreIllustration by Anne Lambelet 1. It’s time to weed again!Even if you don’t have a garden plot, you probably have a walkway or patio that could use some attention. Don’t let the grass go to seed, or you’ll never keep up! 2. Listen to some tunesThe XPoNential Music Fest is at the end of the
MoreI’m With Her by Heather Shayne Blakeslee A breezy summer it is not. The mood of our politically bifurcated country continues to be tense and dark. We’re watching the wartime bonds we forged with our European allies fray, and our democracy feels fragile. And now the U.S. has made a cynical show of abandoning the
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