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Illustration by Kathleen White Game on by William Beisley It’s 8:30 p.m. and you’re walking home from dinner. You’re approaching a baseball field and, from a distance, you assume it’s a little league exhibition. As you get closer, however, you notice the first baseman has a beard, and the player on deck holds a thinly
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Illustration by Shawn Hileman Philadelphia, We Have a Solution interview by Heather Shayne Blakeslee Matthew Tejada, a former clean air advocate in Houston, is now the director of the Office of Environmental Justice at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Tejada spoke with Grid about his trajectory from community organizer to federal appointee, lessons learned along
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Photo by Sophie Secile Xu A glimpse into the creative process of four eclectic studios by Emily Kovach Our burgeoning fashion scene bears all the hallmarks of the Philadelphia spirit: authenticity, cooperation, grit and ingenuity. Pia Panaligan, a co-owner of the local line Senpai + Kohai, gets to the heart of it: “Philly isn’t thought
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Photo by Ross Erickson Secret Sweatshirts interview by Emily Kovach What’s your overall design style? NH: I like to work with stretchy fabrics because it fits a lot of bodies. Our last collection was about torn paper and collage: We’re always taking things to a more artistic and less predictable place. My customer base is
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Photo by Anthony Nocella Matched Set by Emily Kovach When Melissa Choi and Pia Panaligan met in a fashion illustration class in 2004 at Philadelphia University, their creative chemistry was immediate. They spent hours in the studio sewing side by side, sharing what inspired them. “I always wanted to find someone to design with,” Choi
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photo by Amanda Roberts Becoming interview by Emily Kovach When did you first become interested in clothing, fashion and design? TD: My mother is quite the fashionista. She was keen on outfitting my sister and me with new fashions each school season. She taught us a lot about style and finish… I look back now
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Photo by Erick Sternberg Mood Indigo by Emily Teel Elizabeth McTear of Honest Alchemy spends her days dipping into pools of color: salmon red from madder root, mustard yellow from fustic wood, and rich cranberry from brazilwood. The deep blue from indigo—and a desire to get away from commercial toxic dyes—was what started her down
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1. Keep Your Blood PumpingJoin a yoga studio or look into Grid’s list of intramural sports leagues on Page 51 to find the perfect low-key workout. It’s never too cold to run or bike. 2. Plan the Perfect GardenIt might not be warm enough to put a shovel into the ground, but you can crack
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Matt Rader is the New President of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society Matt Rader, an accomplished nonprofit leader and management consultant, is now the 37th president of the Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS). Rader brings with him experience in urban parks, neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation and strategic management. A graduate of the Wharton School of the University
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