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Say Yes to the Wedding Dress at Nicole Miller Bridal Trunk Show
Story, photos by Tyra Gardner Summer is here and wedding bells are ringing! Love is in the air at Nicole Miller’s Bridal Trunk Show. Nicole Miller is one of the worlds’ most respected and remarkable fashion designers. Nicole Miller headquarters is based in New York City, NY and in Philadelphia there are two boutiques located in Center City and Manayunk, the location where this story was conducted. This Spring/Summer 2017 Bridal Trunk Show is featuring a first look into the Nicole Miller October 2017 Fall Collection of bridal gowns. Sizes range from 0-16 and prices for gowns range from $495-$3,500. Nicole Miller offers a quick turnaround of receiving your gown…
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Clean Eating is Good Eating at The Juice Merchant in Manayunk
Photos, story by Dana Prophet It’s easy to be active in Manayunk. Residents and visitors can access any number of gyms, fitness clubs, yoga spaces and even the scenic Tow Path for a run, walk, or bicycle ride. When you need to take a break or just would like something natural and healthy, head on over to the newest establishment arriving in the area – The Juice Merchant. Across the street from mastermind Lenny Bazemore of Bazemore Gallery, you know it’s gonna be good! If you are in a rush and need something quick to go, walk into the pristine white and bright store and you will be greeted by…
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Female cyclists put the pedal to the metal at the annual Manayunk Bike Race
By Jill Beckel For the first time in the event’s 32-year-history, the women’s UCI Road World Cup headlined The Philadelphia International Cycling Classic races in Philly on Sunday, June 7. If you’re from the ‘Yunk, you know that this is one of the biggest events of the year. The cyclists train all year for this big event and it’s known throughout Philly and across the nation. The men’s UCI America Tour/USA Cycling NRC race began at 8 a.m. and the women’s World Cup at noon. The race followed the same course design as the last two years, with the start and finish line at the top of the daunting Manayunk Wall. Cyclists traveled…
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Tacos, Pizza and Cupcakes – Oh My! The Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival Rocked the Yunk
By Jill Beckel This year’s sixth biannual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival on Sunday, April 12, featured delicious food, live performances and entertainment. Held in the spring and the fall, this festival of food highlights neighborhood eateries and food trucks. A beautiful, sunny spring day brought out an estimated 40,000 people (!) to Main Street, Manayunk (and starting last year, they finally shut down Main Street for it). Despite the crowded lines, that didn’t stop most people from lining up for their food truck favorites. It was a perfect mix of kids, dogs, ‘Yunkers and people from all over the Philadelphia area. Everyone came hungry and eager to try out an assortment of…