Illustration by Carter Mulcahey The Eagle Has Landed interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee If you’ve just arrived in Philadelphia, you might not know that along our famed Boathouse Row, athletes were once advised to have tetanus shots to safely compete. Industrial waste and municipal sewage sullied our waters, and you were more likely to see
MorePhoto by Margo Reed A Tale of Two Rivers by Matt Bevilacqua When Alan Robinson saw the turtle, he knew things had changed. It was 1990, and Robinson had recently taken up race walking after turning 40. He was practicing for the Schuylkill River Loop, a popular 8.4-mile race that takes participants from Boathouse Row,
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Story Time by Heather Shayne Blakeslee Once upon a time, I met Stephen King. Perhaps more accurately, I once had an awkward exchange with Stephen King. It was a brief encounter at a fundraiser in New York, and I’m not sure which of us was more uncomfortable during the 20 seconds we spoke. What I
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Illustration by Chris Bernhardt 1. Collect your collards and okraStart harvesting some of those great plants you put into the ground—August is the start of when collards and okra should hit your plate. 2. Check A/C drainsAfter working hard all summer, your air conditioning drainage lines can clog. Make sure they’re functioning properly so you
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Retail Chain Unveils Large Solar Energy Project in New JerseyJersey-based arts and crafts retailer A.C. Moore hopes to cut energy costs by as much as 50 percent with the installation of a rooftop solar panel on its distribution warehouse in Berlin, New Jersey. The installation covers 12.5 acres of roof space with more than 11,000
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Photo by Crystal Yan Ice Cream Dreams by Emily Kovach A scoop of ice cream perched atop a cone: Is there a better symbol of summer? Though ice cream trucks incessantly circle the block hawking pre-wrapped pops, we suggest holding out for the good stuff. High quality dairy, seasonal fruits and inventive combos from local
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Photo by Marika Mirren Adults Only by Emily Kovach IPAs, fine wines and stiff craft cocktails are all well and good, but when it’s time to have some grown-up fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously, a 21-plus beverage that doubles as dessert is the way to go. If You Like Piña Coladas Frozen Piña
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Photo by Marika Mirren Carb Games by Emily Kovach A tender crumb, a flaky layer, a caramelized crust—baked goods possess so many ways to enthrall us. Sinking our teeth into something crafted from sugar, butter and flour is pure pleasure, and the list of where to find gorgeous carbohydrates in Philly goes on and on.
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Indulging Without Dairy by Emily Kovach Think you need butter, cream and eggs to create rich, satisfying desserts? Think again. Philly’s new school of vegan chefs, bakers and artisans prove that a little ingenuity goes a long way when it comes to handmade goodies. Drink Up Thai Iced TeaDottie’s Donuts Dottie’s is well-loved for their
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Peach Bliss by Anna Herman Gorge though you may, there are only so many peaches and cherries you can eat this summer, and some fruits are just better when they aren’t fresh: I’ve rarely had an apricot on the East Coast that was worth eating when I bought it. But sweet and tart jam made
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