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Living to the edge: Befriending your fears

Findings differ on relationship between drinking and dementia

Mix-and-match: Some couples forge a creative trend in naming themselves

Infrequently Asked Questions: Is one exercise type better than another for our overall health?

No summer discount: Teachers get free passes to Philadelphia Zoo during school year instead

Do young children belong in restaurants?

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Pennsylvania town has one of 30 'most charming' main streets in United States

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Penn study warns of harmful metabolic effects for late night eaters

6 dining nooks that set the stage for sophistication

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So, you want to hire a death doula?

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10 ideas to create a coffee shop atmosphere at home

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The importance of playtime: Activities to boost your little one's development

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5 glamorous ways to decorate with mini chandeliers

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6 reasons you should take a pole dance class ASAP

8 Ways to Let Clutter Go

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Teething trouble: Fussiness, sleepless nights and (worst of all) a baby in pain

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10 magnificent homes for sale in the Philadelphia area

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6 creative canopies and dreamy headboards

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On cultivating patience: conversations with my son

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Beyond the beauty of a delicate bloom on the plate

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Infrequently Asked Questions: What are the origins of the Philly rowhome?

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Philly Wine Week

Meet the women behind Philly’s wine boom

Making sure our son's Irish eyes will be smiling on his first St. Patrick's Day

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The importance of storytime: Why I read to my son every day

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8 hobbies to nurture at home this winter

Ten baby products I can’t live without

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Watch as people run for cover during a sudden Philly downpour

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When I found out I was going to have a son, I was thrilled ... and a little nervous!

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9 tricks to give your living room character

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Valentine’s Day party of three: Keeping the romance alive when you become a parent

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Philly lands spot on U.S. News and World Report's '2017 Best Places to Live'

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why is the mountain laurel Pennsylvania's state flower?

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Life with Lucy: How my declawed cat has adjusted to living with a newborn

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Wash yourself in restaurant scraps? Someone's doing it

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Philly chef Rich Landau's advice for eating more plants in the new year

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