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NEWS

By Lorraine Gennaro

ZIP-top shape

In November, Gerald Ross was watching CNBC when a story came on about the housing market. Viewers were told to visit the channel’s Web site to see the hottest ZIP codes in the country.

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Posted Feb. 18, 2010 | Comments: 12

NEWS

By Amanda L. Snyder

Mane attraction

From working with actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and singer Britney Spears to more recently styling the tresses of singer Diana Krall and Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez, Laurentius Purnama has accomplished his wildest dreams. But his true love — Laurentius Salon, which Philadelphia Magazine dubbed the best in 2008 — was a draw bigger than starlets and chanteuses.

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Posted Feb. 18, 2010 | Comments: 0

FOOD & DRINK

By Phyllis Stein-Novack

Forget about it

Phil the Groundhog was right. What the cute, furry beast did not tell us is we would need to brace for two big blizzards four days apart. I’ve got the cooking-for-snowstorms strategy figured out. The pantry must be stocked — we cannot wait until the last minute to brave nature and go foraging for food.

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Posted Feb. 18, 2010 | Comments: 0

SPORTS

By Bill Gelman

Eye of the nation

Marcus and Markieff Morris know a little something about being No. 1 from their Prep Charter days. The twins had helped their Huskies capture two PIAA state titles and a Public League crown. Could an NCAA championship be next?

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Posted Feb. 18, 2010 | Comments: 0