Main Line Today December 2007
Four-Part Finery The Mainliners tune in and turn on to turn-of-the-century harmony. In an age when MTV, wireless Internet, and high-tech gadgetry rules, it’s easy to see how some people might think a turn-of-the-century ...
Merry Makers 6 holiday stress busters we can all live with. There are those among us who sail merrily through Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve. They tend to be either under the age of ...
This month’s coolest culinary events. » At Chaddsford Winery’s annual open house December 1, 2, 8 and 9, visitors enjoy wine tastings, live carolers, hot mulled wines and Santa. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 632 Baltimore Pike ...
Berwyn-based InGrid is making home security more accessible to everyone with the first-ever all-digital home protection system. All you need is a broadband connection. “There have really been no advances in the home security market ...
» Main Line movie moguls: First-time film investors Sean and J. Eustace Wolfington may have hit the jackpot with Bella, a romantic drama from Mexican director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde, actor/producer Eduardo Verastegui and 20th Century ...
Bob Pucci, 59, Berwyn President and CEO, Main Line Chamber of Commerce/Main Line Chamber Foundation Book on his night stand: Marley and Me by John Grogan. iPod tunes on repeat: I love jazz. Restaurant of ...
Breath of Fresh Ayer Liz Ayer loves trendy clothing—if only it was easier to buy in her size. “I’m plus-size, and I have such a hard time finding clothing that fits well and doesn’t look ...
Raymond Welsh knows a thing or two about fundraising. From 1995 to 2000, the University of Pennsylvania graduate and Haverford resident chaired a campaign for the Penn Health System that raised a record $640 million. ...
City Slicker Gramercy Park Hotel 2 Lexington Ave., New York (212) 920-3300, gramercyparkhotel.com Cost: $695-$3,500/night. Distance: Two to three hours. The scoop: “King of Cool” Ian Schrager’s modish, bohemian Manhattan retreat boasts a luxurious palette ...
Reconstructed Nest A Malvern couple renovates to suit their new lifestyle. After John and Dolores Hunter’s last child left for college, they looked around at their house and said to each other, “Now what?” The ...
At 95, Sir John Templeton has much to be proud of—looking on as his world-renowned foundation continues to extend its already formidable reach. But while son Jack may be running the show now, Dad still ...
Alpine Surprise The plentiful and unexpected winter charms of Western Maryland. Can’t get enough snow? You could hop a plane to Fairbanks, Alaska. Or, if you want even more of the white stuff, you ...
Crocs Cofounder Tom Doran No doubt about it, Crocs have invaded the world. Since their 2003 debut, the shoes (or are they sandals?) have become nothing less than an everyday fashion phenomenon. Why? Because they’re ...
Things we like. Philly Jocks: The Best Philadelphia Pro Athletes of Our Time By Dave Brown (Camino Books, 352 pages) You may not agree with Dave Brown’s assessment that “Philly fans have had the privilege ...
(Internal Medicine-Obstetrics & Gynecology) INTERNAL MEDICINE Douglas Atlas 520 Maple Ave., Suite 4 , West Chester Phone: (610) 430-8200 Education: Jefferson Medical College Dina Capalongo 1450 Edgmont Ave., Suite 100, Chester Phone: (610) ...
Gladwyne Gem Details: Located in the heart of Gladwyne Village, this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home was built in 1826. The first level has an antique brick floor in the family room, with a large fireplace, ...
Sweet Finish Forget the bubbly. The most elegant way to spread holiday cheer this season is with tasty dessert wines. Try a glass of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, which has been produced in Italy’s ...
Fear of Splinters How toilet paper became one of Chester’s top exports. Fear is useful for those with something to sell. Fear of loss sells extended warranties on small appliances. Fear of loneliness sells makeup ...
Bedside Manner I’m somewhat reluctant to confess that, at 40, I underwent some fairly significant outpatient surgery this summer to remove a particularly nasty varicose vein in my lower leg. Not only was it ugly, ...