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Versace designs stocked on H&M shelves

28 November 2011 Mark Longacre

Columnist Mark Longacre says that Versace’s H&M line undermines the brand’s integrity. On Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 a.m., the H&M retail store on Walnut Street opened its doors for the release of the Versace

Thanksgiving celebration takes a vegan twist

28 November 2011 Alexsia Brown

Vegans met at Seventh Day Adventist Church for a meat-free Thanksgiving dinner organized by the Public Eye. While some were feasting with their families on Thanksgiving Day, a select few decided to engage in a

Traditional parade continues

28 November 2011 John Corrigan

Whether people watched on television or experienced the spectacle in person, Philadelphia ran on Dunkin’ for this year’s 6abc Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade. Families lined up along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and danced to

Handmade crafts combine creativity and gift giving

28 November 2011 Meghan White

Columnist Meghan White creates crafts to give as gifts for the holiday season. As much as I like both giving and receiving handmade things, I don’t give or receive nearly as many as I’d like

Gelato gains global recognition as No. 1 ice cream spot

28 November 2011

Capogiro, a four-store gelato chain in Philadelphia, was dubbed the No. 1 place for ice cream in the world by “National Geographic.” According to “National Geographic,” Philadelphia should be celebrated for more than just its

Under the radar

14 November 2011 Sydney Scott

BarstoolU Philly Blackout – Nov. 15 10 p.m. $10 Mad River – Manayunk, 4100 Main St. www.barstoolu.com BarstoolU is touring the country and will be stopping in Manayunk at Mad River. For those who don’t

Street sounds

14 November 2011 Danielle Miess

Foxy Shazam Singer Eric McNally climbs a narrow ladder up the side of the stage, just inches away from a lengthy fall. He sings and screams to a cheering crowd as he hangs on to

Event resurrects 1920s fashions

14 November 2011 Mark Longacre

Designers and musicians embodied 1920s styles during “Roaring! A 1920s Event” at the Arts Ballroom in Center City on Nov. 10. Very few people today know what life was like in the 1920s. Historically, the

Foster the People tops pop music charts

14 November 2011 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker says that sudden pop charts fame comes at a price for serious musicians. I like to think that more often than not, I generally know what the popular hits of the day are.

Innovation, art and design unite at TEDxPhilly

14 November 2011 Sara Khan

TEDxPhilly brought together urban designers, scholars, artists and reform advocates, among others, to discuss issues in Philadelphia. In an effort to advance positive change, TEDxPhilly aimed to ignite a dialogue. The second annual lecture series