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Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum Celebrates America’s Semiquincentennial
‘Seeking Profit and Power’ exhibition takes visitors on an extraordinary voyage through the history of America’s commercial and diplomatic exchange with China.
Prometheus Bound: Living Within Limits
Through the plight of a defiant Titan, this ancient Greek play reminded theatergoers to embrace their mortality.
Working While You’re Collecting Social Security
Early Social Security claims may shrink your benefits—here’s what to know before you file.
4 Strategies for an Organized Tax Season
Stay organized and plan ahead to save money and reduce tax-time stress.
‘About Time’: Pros Showing What They Do Best
The ensemble in this off-Broadway play shows there’s still much to give in the third act of their lives.
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Costco Credit Card Perks: When the Benefits Actually Make Sense for Households
The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi can deliver strong rewards—especially for heavy gas and Costco shoppers.

‘Don’t Waste Sympathy on Me, I’m the Happiest Person Alive’
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ brings us to Fanny Crosby, a blind lyricist, composer, and poet whose hymns have touched and transformed millions.

Closing the Door on Open Floor Plans
Once prized for natural light and togetherness, open floor plans are now being called into question.

How to Use Your New Instant Pot—It’s Safe and Simple
Perhaps you bought an Instant Pot on a whim and now it has sat on the countertop for months and, truth be told, you don’t have a clue what to do with it.

Cooking, Comedy, Chaos: Food Content Creator Carries 1 Million-Plus Followers Into Guest Chef Dinner
Riding the appeal of her wild and sometimes wacky social media cooking videos, the Ohio native built her audience up to more than 1 million followers.

‘The Optimist’: A Holocaust History That Helps Heal
In stark, ironic contrast with the infamous Auschwitz sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free), here, telling the truth about Auschwitz creates freedom.

Lemon Tarragon Snapper With Asparagus and Penne
For this quick dinner, I broil the fish for just five minutes, then finish it with a bright, refreshing lemon and tarragon sauce.

‘Ruffles & Ribbons’: Marie Antoinette’s Fashion Revolution
Hand-colored prints at The Frick Collection in New York City reveal the trends that defined an era.

Behold the Beauty: Hail Italy’s Glorious St. Patrick
Tiepolo’s monumental altarpiece represents St. Patrick preaching and exorcising evil wherever he roamed.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.
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Ask the Builder: Planning an Expensive Vanity Top
You'd be surprised at how much preparation goes into renovating a bathroom.

10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
Keeping yourself informed can make the experience of getting a mortgage much smoother

Chicken Shawarma Bowl
This middle eastern inspired Chicken shawarma bowl recipe is easy to make from home, it’s healthy and packed with awesome flavor.

Real Possum Found Hiding Among Toys in Australian Airport Shop
A native animal briefly made itself at home on a display shelf before staff safely removed it.

Marble House: Gilded Age Grandeur
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a beaux arts summer ‘cottage’ in Newport, Rhode Island.

Two Irish Movies: Winning Boys for God
‘Angels With Dirty Faces’ and ‘Going My Way’ celebrate the positive influence of Irish priests on wayward boys.

Why Is America Going Through a ‘Dating Recession’?
According to research, a primary cause of the dating slump is lack of self-confidence among young men and women.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.



















































