Natalie Hope McDonald

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Natalie Hope McDonald is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia. You can reach her at www.nataliehopemcdonald.com and on Twitter @NatalieMcD.

November 6, 2015

Restaurateurs

Philly@Work: HipCityVeg's Nicole Marquis

Philly@Work: Nicole Marquis - Owner and operator of vegan hot spots HipCityVeg, Charlie Was a Sinner and Bar Bombon in Philadelphia

October 19, 2015

Photography

Daredevil teen photographer captures bird's-eye view of Philly

Some call it “rooftopping” or “sky walking.” Others refer to them as “outlaw Instagrammers.”

September 16, 2015

Homes

Philly@Home: Inside a busy PR pro’s Rittenhouse Square lair

Inside a busy PR pro’s Rittenhouse Square lair

September 10, 2015

Entertainment

Philly@Work: Gregory M. Diehl

Philly@Work: Gregory M. Diehl

September 3, 2015

Entertainment

Six alternative destinations to say 'I do'

If you’ve already done marriage in a church, lodge or hotel, take a cue from couples planning weddings in less familiar regional venues.

August 12, 2015

Books

12 Philly-centric books to read this summer

Gillian Roberts’ mysteries and Jennifer Weiner’s chick lit aren’t the only books set in the City of Brotherly Love.

August 5, 2015

Lifestyle

Give hemp a chance: Local eco-friendly movement is budding

More than 8,000 people packed the Festival Pier late last month for the 4th Annual Hemp Heals Music Festival. The sold-out show featured musical performances by Sublime, Matisyahu and other heavy hitters, but the real crux of the event was to bring attention to the benefits and myriad uses of a plant called hemp.

July 29, 2015

Sports

The South Jersey Roller Derby Exhibition Bout skates into Blue Cross RiverRink

It all started in 2006 with two sisters who wanted to kick some butt…on roller skates. Since then the South Jersey Roller Derby has grown into one of the region’s largest leagues with nearly 100 members (cans of whoop ass and hairspray and all).

July 24, 2015

Film

The 4th Annual BlackStar Film Festival celebrates black stories

Black lives are at the center of all of the films being showcased during the 4th Annual BlackStar Film Festival. For four days starting on July 30, the festival, presented by the Knight Foundation, will be focused on movies and documentaries that tell the stories of the black experience outside of the mainstream.

July 22, 2015

Festivals

Seventh annual 2nd Street Festival offers beers, music and more

For the past seven years, North 2nd Street has played host to one of the biggest free festivals in the city. The 2nd Street Festival is back on August 2nd starting at noon through 10 p.m. with art, crafts, food, beer and three stages of live music.

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