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Artwork of retired Camden County officer to be featured in new exhibit
Bryan Cottrell likes to block out all the noise and lose himself in his artwork. Sitting at his kitchen counter with his sketch pencils, Cottrell says drawing brings him a sense of calm."I think that art is a very good almost cathartic way of dealing with stress," said Cottrell, who spent 25 years in law enforcement.Cottrell retired in June as deputy chief of detectives at the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office."We had good days, and we had bad days," he said, as he sketched a picture of a police badge.Drawing has always been an outlet and a way to help Cottrell...
Neuhaus Chocolates Opens in Rittenhouse Square
Neuhaus, the celebrated Belgian chocolatier, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first boutique in Philadelphia today. The 200-square-foot Rittenhouse Square store is located at 1616 Walnut on the ground floor of the Icon building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building includes high-end rental apartments, apparel retailer Theory, and exercise studios from Stretch Lab and CorePower Yoga. Jacob Cooper and Britney Goldberg of MSC leased the space.
The Dish: Pumpkin bread and fig leaf bourbon sour from Vedge in Center City
In today's The Dish, we are savoring the signature taste of the season: Pumpkin Spice.As we embrace all things fall, we turn to our friends at Vedge in Center City. They've made an international mark as an upscale vegan eatery and they're sharing a staff favorite: their "sexy" pumpkin bread.Their seasonal fall loaf stars with the star, the pumpkin puree."You can make it yourself if you want to get into it," says owner Kate Jacoby. "We break down the pumpkins and roast them. If you want to cheat, you can open up a can too. It's really what you prefer...
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