Photo by StevieChris Photography A Well-Buttered Machine by Emily Kovach It’s a sunny Friday morning in South Philadelphia, and the wide ground floor of the hulking Bok Building, formerly Edward W. Bok Technical High School, is eerily quiet. A ride in the creaky elevator to the fourth floor reveals a different scene: Though many of
MorePhoto by Jeffrey Holder Fit to be Tied by Emily Kovach Your wedding day is an occasion where you’ll see people from all different facets of your life. For maximum confidence and comfort, feeling good—in heart, body and mind—is paramount. For many of us, feeling good is inextricably linked to looking good, and while we’re
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Photo by Brittney Raine Photography Follow the Food by Emily Kovach Of all the things worth splurging on at your wedding, put food at the top of the list. Whether you want a casual family or buffet-style dinner, a more formal service or a refreshingly unconventional setup—maybe a favorite food truck?—every guest at your wedding
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Photo by Alison Dunn Spin the Weather Vane by Emily Kovach We’ve all seen the photos on social media: the couple standing atop a grassy hill, backlit with golden-hour sunlight, slightly windswept and flush with love. To be sure, an outdoor wedding can be a romantic scene… if everything goes exactly according to plan. The
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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,
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Photo 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
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Photo 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
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Photo 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
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Illustration 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
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Illustration 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
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