May 2011

Editor Hobart Rowland Talks About Putting Together 'Main Line Salaries' and Debut of 'Philly Happenings'

By Hobart Rowland

Maryland Travel: Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, MD

By Marilyn Odesser-Torpey

Off to the Radnor Hunt Races 2011

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey Builds Support

Books & CDs We Like: The Bird House, The Phillies: An Extraordinary Tradition, Dave Patten's 'Exposure'

By Emily Riley

May Home & Garden Events: Oxford Arts Alliance's Stonebridge Mansion Tour & Shipley's Secret Gardens Tour

By Tara Behan

Women in the Food Profession: Philadelphia Women’s Culinary Guild Empowers Females in the Food Biz

The Philadelphia Women’s Culinary Guild gives females the opportunity to explore the food world in a noncompetitive environment.

By J.F. Pirro
Photo by Jared Castaldi

Delaware County Veterans Memorial: Planning Continues for U.S. Armed Forces Memorial on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square

The million-dollar Delaware County Veterans Memorial at West Chester Pike and Alice Grim Boulevard in Newtown Square is slated for completion in 2012.

By Emily Riley
Photo by Jared Castaldi

No Billboards on the Main Line: Residents Fight Billboards in Springfield, Haverford, Marple and Newtown Townships, PA

Main Line residents are fighting to keep billboards out of their townships. But is it a losing battle?

By Jim Waltzer
Photo by Jared Castaldi

Chester County Intermediate Unit's Anita Clamer on Teaching Youth at Chester County Prison in West Chester

You might think she has a dangerous job, but educator Anita Clamer feels safer teaching inside Chester County Prison than she does at some of our area school districts.

By J.F. Pirro
Photo by Jared Castaldi

Scots-Irish in 18th-Century Chester County: The Fight Between Surveyor John Churchman and Scots-Irish Immigrant Alexander Ewing

In 18th-century Chester County, feathers could be easily ruffled by Scots-Irish immigrants. But not always, as was proven when John Churchman ran a survey line.

By Mark E. Dixon
Illustration by John S. Dykes

Main Liner Q&A: What's Catherine C. Wilt's No. 1 Mantra?

It's a thoughtful one, as are the Academy of Natural Sciences library director's other responses.

By Emily Riley

Philadelphia Events: Rittenhouse Row Festival, First Person StorySlam, Independent Film Festival, Yoga on the Steps & More

Fun Events Thru May: Radnor Hunt Races, 'South Pacific,' Greenfield Youth Film Festival

By Emily Riley

Antiaging Treatment: Pros and Cons of Bioidentical Human Hormone Replacement Therapy

A "miracle therapy" for some, hormone replacement is no quick fix.

By Emily Riley
Illustration by Stefano Morri

Gladwyne's Michele Seidman Redefines Traditional Interior Design

A Gladwyne home gives new meaning to Main Line classic.

By Tara Behan

Expert Design Tips: Jennifer Assetto of Ardmore’s In the Fringe Offers Design Advice

What's the biggest decorating faux pas? Window treatment guru Jennifer Assetto gives her take and shares her personal design secrets.

By Tara Behan
Photo by Jared Castaldi

Chester County Home for Sale: 51-Acre Estate in Unionville on Auction May 10

A spacious Unionville estate with views of the Laurels Preserve goes up for auction.

Ryan Christopher's Review: Phyllis and Mike Klaumenzer's Narberth BYO Has Some of Montco's Best Comfort Food

Comfort food is de rigueur at Ryan Christopher’s restaurant in Narberth.

By Beth Ceccarelli
Photo by Steve Legato

Refreshing Summer Drink: Sparkling Water from Ayala's Herbal Water in Wynnewood

Quench your thirst with Ayala’s new herbal water, available at Whole Foods and FoodSource.

By Beth Ceccarelli

Restaurant News: Mica, McKenzie, Great American Pub, Sarcone's, Yogo Sano, Aimee Olexy's Talula's Garden

By Beth Ceccarelli

Celebrating National Teacher Day: Radnor Township School District’s Bobbie Wade Describes Why She Chose Education

In a complex world, the reasons for becoming a teacher are fairly simple.

By Bobbie Wade
Illustration by Jennifer Kalis