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What does Beyoncé, crab legs and jazz music have in common? Labor Day weekend in Philly.
Want to keep busy this Labor Day weekend? Here is a list of our top picks for things to do in Philly over your holiday weekend. For music, food, family, entertainment and more, don’t miss out on the festivities taking place in Phi…
It's a perfect day to spend time with the family!
Whether you’re from the Philadelphia area or just visiting for a few days, there are always tons of things to do with the whole family. From museums and fireworks to aquariums and free concerts, there are so many ways to keep the family entertained and create lasting memories. Here are some of the b…
For all the secondhand shoppers out there.
Philly is a great place to chase the American Dream, even if you don’t catch it. Ask anyone, from people who live on Rittenhouse Square to, well, people who live in Rittenhouse Square and they will tell you Philly gives everyone what they need to survive. Part of this cornucopia has always been seco…
It's not too late to save the world, Philly!
Philly’s days are numbered. Any student of geologic history can see that: the area we call Pennsylvania has been habitually ruined by floods for millions of years. But there is a more proximate concern: Philly is #10 on the current Climate Disruption Index, a meter of cities most likely to suffer th…
It's a great day for a live show!
What is the Philly sound? Answers vary by musician, genre and neighborhood. One thing is agreed: musicians work hard to make a true Philly sound. The first recognized “Philly sound” in music history can still be found in the Academy of Music, the grand dame of Philly’s music venues: according to som…
Here's a little history of Philly's heat waves and a few tips on how to beat the heat!
A week like this one makes us reflect – mostly because we’re staring into a puddle of our own sweat. Philly is experiencing its hottest weather yet this summer, although it has yet to qualify as a heat wave. The National Weather Service requires three days of temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit…
Here are some suggestions on where to eat great food and not feel guilty about it!
Okay, America, we get it. Philly is famous for its food: its belly-busting, chair-cracking obesity-promoting food. We aren’t anywhere close to the fattest U.S. metropolis (we’re too far from the heartland for that) but we lead regionally in obesity and the poor health it causes. No wonder we like sw…
Who's looking forward to this?
Philly is blowing up this year. Quality public spaces are on the rise, peripheral neighborhoods are getting their first attention in decades and world-class events are happening more often. This summer’s schedule of concerts and exhibitions may break a few records, including the city’s largest Catho…
Are you craving a treat from Reading Terminal Market but working late? Here's a guide for that.
Reading Terminal Market isn’t famous for its nightlife. Most regulars will tell you that mornings are the best time to let the sights, sounds and smells of the 123-year-old public market entice you. But since the place is only open ten hours a day on weekdays, and most people work for eight of them,…
Has anyone seen this yet?
An exposition is a tough show to pull off, and Philly has historically been an incubator of the art. Memorial Hall and a few other Beaux-Arts fixtures around the city were created for one of the first world’s fairs. The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s four city blocks and one million square feet ho…
Who's ready for Beer Week?!
The biggest beer festival in the country is opening in the “Cradle of American Libation.” Philly Beer Week, starting May 29, has been making our fair city one of GQ’s five favorite beer cities and, at one point, Maxim’s favorite for beer overall. The celebration has a lot to draw on, from the city’s…
Philly may get a bad rap from time to time, but it’s one of the best cities in the world! Here’s why Philly lives up to it’s nickname.
Philly is called the City of Brotherly Love, and you can often feel the love. So I was shocked and saddened to learn that Travel & Leisure readers had voted the city the third most unfriendly in the country. Of course, T&L readers average the age of 48 with an income of $80,000, so this [&he…
Did you know that Memorial Day originated in Philly? Here are a few things to do this weekend plus some cool facts about the holiday.
What is the first day of Philly’s summer? If you think it’s the first day you need air conditioning, it may have been last Sunday. If you go by the city’s attitude, summer starts this weekend – Memorial Day Weekend. Philly is in full bloom by the end of May. Beer gardens pop up, street […]
It’s a hot one. A perfect time to shed some winter weight. Grab your iPod and some water and hit the ground running!
Philly is now one of America’s top five walkable cities, according to Walk Score, the quadrennial metric of pedestrian happiness. The flat expanse and easy-to-navigate grid pattern make the city ideal for the fleet of foot. Philly does not fare so well in running city rankings, usually hovering in t…
It’s National Burger Month. See our list of best places to get burgers in Philly, then go out and celebrate!
Philadelphia has quickly become a burger lover’s dream city, as more and more burger spots open up all over town. With the growing number of bars and restaurants that make a great burger, the envelope is being pushed further and further and Philadelphian’s are reaping the benefits. There are tons of…
Happy Mother's Day, moms!
Blue skies.
The weather is nice and it's time to take it outside! Here's a list of some of Philly's best outdoor music venues.
FESTIVAL PIER Columbus Blvd. at Spring Garden St. (Waterfront) With a capacity of 8,000, Festival Pier is the largest of the Delaware Waterfront’s outdoor venues. An abundance of nearby transportation and a lack of nearby neighbors gives the space a spirit worthy of its name: passing through the gat…
Good morning Philly!
If you bike in Philly, you’ll definitely want to read this.
Philly has been experiencing a bicycle renaissance in the last seven years. Since Mayor Nutter began his first term, the city added 50 miles to a 385-mile network of bike lanes and the government’s first bicycle programs coordinator was appointed. Charles Carmalt, the first person to hold the post,…
The NBA playoffs are in full swing. Where are you watching the game?
The big game’s on and you have no clue where to watch it. You usually go to your regular local bar, which has a few televisions and keeps the sound off so they can play music. But tonight….tonight’s game is different! There’s a lot on the line and your favorite team is in the second round […]
Have you seen the preview of the new Sixers 3D court projection? It’s incredible and going to be revealed in the home opener against the Heat on Saturday! Watch the preview here! http://ow.ly/DuUsa
The Philadelphia 76ers have just released a preview of their new 3D court projection technology that will be revealed at Saturday’s home opener...
TODAY show host vows to never do a haunted house again after visiting Terror Behind The Walls at The Eastern State Penitentiary! Watch the video here!
http://ow.ly/DuU9h
The Eastern State Penitentiary’s “Terror Behind The Walls” was featured on the TODAY show Tuesday Morning. Hosts Natalie Morales and Jenna Bush...
SEPTA workers are set to go on strike in the near future. Let's hope for a quick resolution. http://ow.ly/DqCMm
SEPTA workers voted unanimously Sunday to authorize a strike that may take place over the next few months if necessary. A disagreement between the...
Waiting for your uberX to arrive? Don’t hold your breath! The PPA impounded uberX cars over the weekend in an undercover sting operation. http://ow.ly/Dq1XP
The much admired and ever popular ridesharing company, Uber, not so quietly rolled out it’s “low-cost” alternative rideshare service in...
What are your plans for dinner? Check out some of our favorite places to get BBQ in Philly! http://ow.ly/D7gc6
No dining experience in Philadelphia would be complete without a plate full of BBQ. Philly has some of the best sauce and grill money can buy, but...
Philadelphia police raise $26,000 for Ronald McDonald House in Mass “Uniform Violation” http://ow.ly/CW8tm
Philadelphia police took to the streets Wednesday in a mass uniform violation that raised over $26,000 for the Ronald McDonald House, a charity...
The 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival opens strong tonight with the premier of “Birdman” starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts and more! Who’s going? http://ow.ly/CS7Yo
The 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival opens tonight with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Birdman.” This highly acclaimed film is star studded with...
PYT reveals their Burger Of The Week! The Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel Burger is insane! http://ow.ly/CS4Kc
PYT, the same people who brought you the Hot Pocket Burger and the Donut Cheesesteak Burger has just reveled their newest creation! The Pepperoni...
Warning! There has been footage captured of a blood thirsty vampire walking around Philly! http://ow.ly/Cq0uN
There has been footage captured of a blood thirsty vampire walking around Philly trying to drink the blood of anyone he can capture. Last week,...
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