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    Find Your Forever Space with Our Main Line Wedding Roundup

    April 5, 2017 /

    Story by Explore Philly, courtesy photos Kittens and butterflies and rainbow and unicorns, oh my! At least you should feel like one of those magical things when you’re about to get married or you’re doing it wrong. And now in chilly Philly, engagement season has come to a close (unless you do the super cheese Valentine’s Day proposal). All of a sudden, there is an urgency to find a wedding venue. But where? Philly and the burbs have you covered from farm, to country club to hotel to cozy restaurant. Which will you chose as your wedding nest? For starters, Normandy Farm in Blue Bell is your one-stop shop. Rustic-chic barn setting with resort…

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    Live like a Queen in an 1,000 Year Old Castle, Castel di Luco in Italy

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    The Inn at Villanova: Brainstorm and Stay the Nova Way at New Hotel

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    Wine Loving Tria Taproom Adds Cocktails to the Boozy Menu

    July 5, 2017
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    Falling in Love with Breathless Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    March 27, 2017 /

    Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Since I was a teen, I wanted to live a bi-coastal life with my favorite seasons on the East Coast (Spring, Summer and Fall) and escape chilly Philly to somewhere warm in the winter (usually California and sometimes Florida). Perhaps I don’t own any warm weather property (yet) however I can escape the cold to the land of sunshine and lollipops, especially now that my back is fixed up with no pain and I’m literally less than 5 degrees curved now from scoliosis fusion surgery! So this trip was extra special and an encouragement from my Scoliosis Inspire & Inform group to take a one-year…

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    Build a Glamping Dome in Your Backyard with Phoenix Domes

    July 8, 2024

    Indulge Your Wood Cabin Dreams at The Owl Roost in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

    September 16, 2024

    Hudson Valley Gains Hip, Hamptons Style Hotel The Time Nyack in Upstate New York

    August 14, 2017
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    3000BC WellMed Spa in Philadelphia is a Place for Zen Relaxation and Pampering

    March 22, 2017 /

    Story, photos by Cassie Hepler Philadelphia has a gem that is not so hidden away. 3000BC was founded in 1992 by Korin Korman as a result of her MBA thesis at the Wharton Business School. During her research, she discovered that Egyptians had fully developed the use of essential botanical oils in and around the year 3000 B.C. In 1993, 3000BC began to provide services as a testing ground for its name sake product line. The flagship spa established a cult following that enabled the relocation of the flagship. In 2008, 3000BC became 3000BC WellMed Spa merging the world of wellness and the world of medicine, with the addition of FDA…

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    May 5, 2025

    Explore Maui, Hawaii from Aston Maui Hill Resort in Kihei on a Budget

    May 26, 2025

    Holiday Gift Guide for Out of the Box Presents

    December 13, 2022
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    Find Out Where SNL Comedian Jay Pharoah Eats Cheesesteaks During PunchLine Philly Comedy Tour

    February 1, 2017 /

    Story by Cassie Hepler Jay Pharoah is not just an actor and stand-up comedian. Former funny man on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” Pharoah is best known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity impressions, including former President Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Stephen A. Smith, Kanye West and Chris Tucker, as well as recurring character of school principal Daniel Frye. Now he’s coming back to chilly Philly to perform at Punch Line Philly on Thursday, Feb. 2 to Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. We caught up with him on a “phoner” interview, which can be hilariously misinterpreted through the sound waves by the way. Q: Is SNL like 30 Rock…

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    Rent a Car and Road Trip through Northwest Kansas

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    The Place to ‘Vie’ was Philly Wine Week’s ‘Opening Corks’ Event

    May 24, 2018
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    Here’s How To Have Unlimited Networking Contacts

    January 3, 2017 /

    Story, photos by Cassie Hepler There is really no big secret to networking. Yet people make it seems like it’s some mysterious endless array of pay-as-you-go business mixers that usually leaves them deflated and uninspired. Don’t be silly. You can literally network everywhere you go. All you need is some inspiration. People (even my niece) said to me, “You have a friend who does everything,” and in part that is true. I have been building a network of professionals, creatives and friends since I moved to Philadelphia in 2006. But the key element of that is the follow-up. No matter if I’m going to a private dinner or a gala,…

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    A 300-Day Nomad’s Guide to Why Slow Travel is Superior

    February 16, 2026

    The Power of Beauty and the Art of Conversation with Curator Archie Broady

    May 15, 2024

    Explore Space Exploration Day at EPCOT in Orlando, Florida

    September 1, 2025
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    Dreaming of Tropical Paradise? Explore Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

    March 10, 2016 /

    Photos, videos and story by Cassie Hepler This time of the year is perfect… perfect for an escape out of dismal, sludge covered chilly Philly! Seriously though, that point of will winter ever end, where is Spring and missing glowing orb called a sun can be daunted on even the most die-hard Philadelphian. This writer has tried to make it a habit to escape most winters for a couple weeks to somewhere warmer and sunnier where the living is easy with sand between your toes. So we reached out to one of our Penn State alums who works as a travel consultant at CheapCarribean.com to help nail down some tropical locations.…

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    September 30, 2024

    Las Posadas of Sedona, Arizona is a Hidden Gem Boutique Hotel with Homemade Breakfast

    November 25, 2024
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    Body Painting Gallery Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary in Philadelphia, PA

    April 4, 2011 /

    Story, modeling by Cassie Hepler Gallery ML was Philadelphia’s premiere fine art body painting gallery inspired by artists Lawren Alice, Noah Musher and Tom Lovelund. The gallery is the only art space in the United States that features various professional body painting artists. With heavily diversified artistic backgrounds, this creative crew has made a significant dent in the art community and continues to draw some of the world’s best and most unique body painting artists. Lawren Alice is an award winning body painting artist who is not only an important part of the gallery, but also close friends with Tom and Noah. With a background in graphic design and face…

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    Cassie Hepler Modeling for Emily Sky Fashions in New York City

    March 15, 2011 /

    Modeling by Cassie Hepler Here are some photos from the shoot I did with Emily Sky Fashions in New York City, it was a fantastic, creatively exhausting day but well worth it!    

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    September 15, 2017

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    January 22, 2019
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    Body Paint Modeling by Cassie Hepler

    February 19, 2011 /

    Here are some body painting modeling pictures of Cassie Hepler by Mike Lynch Photo.

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