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Still time to recline this summer
Memorial Day, gay pride and Fourth of July are fading further into the rearview mirror. Although we’ve passed the season’s halfway point, we still have several weeks of summer ahead of us. This i...
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It’s a beautiful day in the Gayborhood
Philadelphia will kick off “There’s No Place Like Home,” a two-week celebration of the Gayborhood, starting 4 p.m. July 10 in front of The Independent Hotel, 1234 Locust St. Since Philadelphia’s ...
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Find 'fireworks' on July 4
In popular culture, “fireworks” can refer to a spectacular display of love or excitement. Though it usually describes a romantic connection, we can all experience fireworks during times of joy — a...
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Previewing Pride
When I sat down to write this week’s column, I was reflecting on New Hope’s LGBT pride festivities. It was a great weekend with throngs of attendants from Philly, New York, Washington, D.C., and...
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Gay Pride springs eternal in this town
I need to start by thanking everyone who participated in the 2010 Mr. Gay Philadelphia competition. From our sponsors and volunteers to the outstanding hosting job executed by Frank DeCaro and Bri...
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The spring and summer hotel hot list
Since I began this column a few years ago, I’ve provided readers with several “favorite” lists that pay tribute to local and regional leisure activities consistently among the most impressive in t...
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Artistic expression
Philadelphia has long been recognized as one of the nation’s most acclaimed destinations for live arts and entertainment. Led by the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly Pops, and boasti...
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Putting your social life in perspective
A few weeks ago, one of my closest friends was involved in a terrible car accident. He emerged relatively unharmed, but the ordeal was frightening for him and everyone with whom he shares his life...
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