As more individuals line up to get inked, artists have a responsibility to make clients—regardless of race, gender, sexual preference, or body image—feel comfortable and safe during a tattoo appointment.

Alexis Rose is a self-taught makeup artist and tattoo fan from San Diego, California who is bringing popular tattoos to life by recreating them with cosmetics and sharing them on her Instagram account.

When shopping online or visiting cosmetic counters or specialty retailers, women are faced with a staggering amount of products and choices. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But before you empty your wallet to try that new contour powder or that trendy lipstick color, take stock of what you have and consider using your makeup in multiple ways. The following seven beauty hacks will show you how to get creative and make the most of your makeup.

Volk put his journalistic skills to use and spent three years researching paranormal phenomena from a variety of angles and sources. The author's quest to understand and examine the unexplainable has its roots in his childhood. Volk grew up hearing the tale of "The Family Ghost," a potential spirit that haunted his house and family when he was just six years old. "I'd say the family ghost story left me with a perpetually open mind, but not so open that my brain has fallen out," says Volk. "And

Some restaurants go to great lengths to practice traditional preparation and feature authentic dishes, but few are quite as dedicated as Philadelphia’s Le Virtù. The restaurant's newest menu addition, called Maccheroni alla Mugnaia, is a single-strand pasta that is prepared and served uncut, stretching up to 60 feet.

Philadelphia might be known for cheesesteaks, but there are plenty of other noteworthy sandwiches available at eateries in the city. And many are like nothing you've seen before. Here are some of the most unusual gut-busting, mouth-watering selections from area restaurants.

Ada Egloff has made herself a staple in the Philadelphia vintage scene over the past few years. She first began selling online through her successful Etsy shop Lollycrisp Vintage and then set up a brick and mortar store called Oma Vintage on 3rd Street in Northern Liberties.

In a back dressing room of the Tin Angel, William Fitzsimmons winces noticeably when asked how long ago it all happened.  “It was a couple of years ago,” he said.  “So, it’s still really fresh.” The bearded Illinois musician is referring to his divorce—an event described in detail on his heart-wrenching new album The Sparrow and The Crow. But to pigeonhole him as just another broken-hearted folksinger who writes sad songs would be doing him a disservice.