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Dear Abby | Readers respond to writer who refuses to dye

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

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Bry Burrows, left, and Jalen Hurts attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts show off their looks at the Met Gala

Gabriela Carroll

The Art Star Craft Bazaar returns to Cherry Street Pier this weekend just in time for Mother's Day.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens runs through September 28.

The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Amber Burns and Lauren McCutcheon

The federal government resumes student loan debt collection on Monday, May 5, 2025, meaning borrowers in default can risk wage garnishment, withholding of government benefits and refunds, and negative impacts to credit scores if they don't start repaying loans.

Student loan collections are back. What borrowers need to know to avoid wage garnishment or credit damage.

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Dear Abby | Wife values gambling over 10-year marriage

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

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Dear Abby | Mother dumps all of her problems in teen’s lap

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

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Dear Abby | A clash of attitudes tears at blended family

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

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Dear Abby | Friend abruptly cuts off complaint about feeling sick

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

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Hundreds of people wait in line at Liberty Kitchen in Fishtown to try Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo's Tokyo cheesesteak on April 30, 2025. This is the first time the Japanese couple has brought their cheesesteaks to Philadelphia. They've gained popularity in the city based on their love for Philly.

More than 1,000 people lined up in Fishtown for Japan’s most-famous cheesesteak

People waited in line for hours for Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo's Nihonbashi Philly cheesesteak pop-up at Liberty Kitchen. All 300 sandwiches sold out, but another pop-up will give people a second chance.

The string map depicting a returned library book and the possible clues related to who sent it.

Elementary students turn detectives to solve the case of a library book returned 43 years late

The book Jumanji was finally returned, and Stillman Elementary School has launched a search for the person who sent it.

Philadelphia's first romance bookstore, Cupid's Bookshop, opens in Manayunk.

Philly’s hottest store is a new romance bookshop in Manayunk

It was opening day at Cupid’s Bookshop, where a never-ending line of visitors, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, perused shelves of monster romances and historical bodice rippers from noon to 6 p.m.

Sister Kathleen Parisi, 82, of Sisters of St. Francis, uses holy water to bless the plants in one of their greenhouses on their farm during an Earth Day event in Aston.

The vanishing nuns of Delaware County

The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are facing dwindling ranks.

Dear Abby | Starstruck father can’t play it cool around celebrities

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

Dear Abby, Inquirer wire services

It’s nearly Springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia.

It’s springtime. Here’s where to find cherry blossoms across Philadelphia

It’s almost springtime! Many cherry trees buds are emerging and some are already in full bloom.

Hira Qureshi and Jasen Lo

Illustration of a park welcome sign that says "Take a Hike" on it

From stroller strolls to steep climbs, this quiz matches you to a local trail.

The Philly region has hundreds of miles of trails. We'll help you find one that's perfect for you.

Frank Kummer and Jason Nark

Dear Abby | ‘Relationship’ involves sending money in one direction

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

Dear Abby, Inquirer wire services

Dear Abby | Grandparents fear for toddler’s safety in unsanitary home

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

Dear Abby, Inquirer wire services

Overall Non-Binary winner, Winter Parts, crosses the finish during the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Broad Street Run

Philadelphia's Broad Street Run 2025 will shut down roads along the race route. Here's what you need to know.

Dear Abby | Daughter’s estrangement brings more questions for parent

Today's advice from Dear Abby.

Dear Abby, Inquirer wire services

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