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Skateboarders from the Nocturnal Skate Shop team get a chance to try out the new multi-purpose Paine Park by the Art Museum May 14, 2013 prior to its official opening Wednesday, May 22, 2013. In the foreground is Jason Klotz, 25, and in the background are (from left): Brannon John, 34, one of the owners of Nocturnal Skate Shop;,Kevin Taylor, 35, and Kyle Nicholson, 23. ( CLEM MURRAY / Staff Photographer )

Common ground for skaters & picnickers

Gardening

Koke-what?

And the hummingbirds returned a bit early
They grow everything big in Texas
Impatient with impatiens-sellers
A trip to "Mrs. Martin's place"

Pets

Karen Hoffman praises her 2-year-old Doberman pinscher, Emma, after practicing a technique correctly during a basic obedience class for dogs at the DeKalb Park District´s Haish Gym in DeKalb, Ill. (AP Photo/Daily Chronicle, Monica Maschak)

Dogs, owners benefit from obedience

Kitten kidney transplant follows lick of lily
Madison is gentle
'Glee's' Lynch and dog go to bat for shelter mutts
Upper Tyrone family helps pet overcome paralysis
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Photos: Street Style

Cooking

Lessons for young cooks

S'more ideas for s'mores
Healthy cooking: Skip yogurt, keep anchovies
For a great burger, less is more
Cooking: Curried cauliflower
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Style

The Ulta storefront, slated to open this spring. (Esther Lee / Philly.com)

Ulta Beauty on Walnut announces opening date

Dorenbos and Celek moving salon from Rittenhouse
Shopping for prom proves to be a challenge for plus-size girls
Shop vintage Chanel, Dior in Center City pop-up shop
Photos: Indochino Traveling Tailor Pop-Up store
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Christine Kong in her favorite room, the living room, of her home in Burlington City, NJ. 05/1/2013 ( MICHAEL BRYANT / Staff Photographer )

Improving on perfection

This sturdy brick house is straight out of central casting for Americana. Vintage 1860s, surrounded by gardens, it is sweetly simple yet with a certain grace. It even has what real estate agents call "curb appeal."

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