April 2011
Features
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Insider’s Guide 2011Forget Philly (for once). There’s more than enough to love in your own backyard, from hidden-gem boutiques and restaurants to home services and health-boosting activities. |
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The Sound of SilenceFrom charities and hospitals to colleges, private schools and places of worship, Quakerism’s mark on the Main Line is as unmistakable as it is immeasurable. Why, then, is it so often misunderstood? |
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Is the Recession Receding?The pros say, “Yes.” But local business owners aren’t so sure. And, brother, can you spare a loan? |
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Pets Guide 2011We know you love ’em. Here’s how to keep ’em happy and healthy. PLUS: Champions of animals big and small. |
Departments
Foreword: Editor's LetterArchive » |
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Another World |
Frontline: Great EscapeArchive » |
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Pretty Meadow Farm |
SceneArchive » |
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University of the Arts' 'ArtUnleashed' Preview Gala |
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St. Aloysius Academy Celebrates 115 Years With 'An Evening of Blue and White' Gala |
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Malvern Prep Rowing Team’s Boat Christening |
Frontline: MLT MustsArchive » |
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People and Things We LikeSupernatural Pennsylvania by Laurie Hull and more. |
Habitat: HomefrontArchive » |
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April Home & Garden Events: Clover Market Returns With Spring, Episcopal Academy Holds House TourClover Market is back, with its monthly outdoor events, and the Episcopal Academy Parents’ Association holds its annual House Tour fundraiser. |
Epicure: Mini-ReviewArchive » |
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Touch of ClassLocated off Route 29 in Malvern, the name of the new Twenty9 might not surprise restaurant-goers. But the interior and food will. |
Frontline: Doing GoodArchive » |
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Thin-terventionNewtown Square’s Kaitlyn Bowman has a personal stake in her crusade for eating-disorder awareness. |
Frontline: The EnvironmentArchive » |
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Liquid ScienceAvondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has its eye on a precious resource. |
Frontline: ProfileArchive » |
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Uphill ClimbA Lower Merion High School graduate takes her life to serious heights—literally. |
Frontline: 60 SecondsArchive » |
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Q&A: Peter LaneIn celebration of Arbor Day (April 29), we offer an expanded 60 Seconds interview with an American chestnut tree champion. |
Frontline: RetrospectArchive » |
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Sheridan’s RiderA Chester County poet dashed off some lines that may have gotten Lincoln reelected. |
Frontline: DossierArchive » |
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Q&A: Lisa SamuelWhat parenting book should all mothers of three boys read? This West Chester yoga studio owner shares her favorite and more. |
Main EventsArchive » |
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Main EventsThe first Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts and other must-dos for April. |
Living WellArchive » |
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Legitimate Lifeline?Inside the local debate over umbilical cord donation. |
Habitat: Home of the MonthArchive » |
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Architectural AdorationA perfectly preserved Phoenixville home revels in the legacy of its esteemed early-19th-century designers. |
Habitat: TrendsArchive » |
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Everything Old Is New AgainGo green this Earth Day (April 22) with repurposed items for the home from Deconstructed Living in Wayne. |
Habitat: Hot PropertyArchive » |
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Main Line Real Estate: French Manor Home in Bryn Mawr for SaleBryn Mawr house by master builder Wayne Geftman and architect Scott McIntyre hits the market, featuring yoga room, home theater and more. |
Epicure: ReviewArchive » |
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Leading the ChargeFrom tapas to tequila, Matador flaunts its Spanish-Mexican flair. |
Epicure: In the DrinkArchive » |
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One With the EarthToast nature with biodynamic wine. |
Epicure: Quick BitesArchive » |
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Quick BitesNews and notes on the local dining scene. |
End of the LineArchive » |
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Smoke ScreenWhat happens at the hookah bar stays at the hookah bar. |
