January 2, 2013
With the holiday season in high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on the good fortune bestowed on Philadelphia this past year. From well-deserved accolades — being named one of the top 10 destinations for 2013, and home to the Best Sandwich in America — to exciting development projects — the opening of The [...]
Read more»January 1, 2013
Cheers to 2013, Philadelphia! All of our best wishes for a fabulous start to the new year. Looking for a handy guide to the Mummers Parade, kicking off at 8:50 a.m. this morning? We’ve got you covered right here. Also check out our roundup of top picks for celebrating New Year’s Day today. And, because [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
2012 is just about over, and with 2013 just hours away, it’s a great time to take a look back at the highs of the year. Of which there were plenty. If you read Uwishunu regularly, or even if it’s your first time on the site, you know how much we love vibrant photos of [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
What a year it’s been for Philadelphia. 2012 saw Anthony Bourdain film his first-ever TV episode here, the Penn Museum turn 125, the Academy of Natural Sciences turn 200, a snazzy new hotel open on Independence Mall, one of the world’s most renowned art collections open its doors right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
Happy New Year, Philadelphia! The city’s getting ready for an explosive celebration tonight, as SugarHouse Casino once again presents two free fireworks shows on the Delaware River Waterfront. The display utilizes more than 4,000 devices representing more than four tons of net explosives, approximately five miles of wire and cable that takes a crew of [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
The Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival continues its 32nd Season with its acclaimed Documentaries & Dialogue Series, screening documentary films from the UK, Israel, Austria, Germany and the United States. Five Philadelphia premiere screenings will highlight the best of independent Jewish Documentary Cinema today starting with a special Opening Night, Monday, January 7, at 7:30 p.m. [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
End your week, and your year, with a look back at some of the best soundbites about our fair city. From January up until as recently as this week, authorities in all arenas have waxed poetic about Philadelphia, praising everything from the city’s bars to its art. Check out a year in review in quote [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
View Where to Watch New Year’s Fireworks in a larger map New Year’s Eve is just days away, which means it’s crunch time when it comes to planning how you’re going to ring in 2013. The most crucial decision: where to watch the fireworks. With SugarHouse Casino once again presenting two free fireworks shows on [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
Philadelphia is truly the place to be during the holidays, with some of the world’s most admired attractions including the stunning Longwood Gardens Christmas, historic Macy’s Christmas Light Show and iconic trees at Love Park and Rittenhouse Square. But it’s all coming to a close in just a few days, as the New Year brings [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
Winter’s as good a time as any to appreciate excellent craft brews. You’re cold anyway, so you might as well embrace the chill with a cold can of beer. Here’s a great opportunity to do so: the first-ever Kennett Winterfest, scheduled for Saturday, February 23 in downtown Kennett Square. The brewfest showcases 25 unique winter [...]
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