On July 3 at 8 pm, Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross got married. Decked in colonial garb, the couple exchanged vows in a public ceremony at Independence Hall. In reality, Ralph Archbold, the city’s nationally recognized Ben Franklin re-enactor, fell in love with Linda Wilde, who often portrays Betsy Ross, and they decided to get married. Mayor Michael A. Nutter officiated the ceremony, and the Grammy Award-winning Peter Nero [...]

As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, the actors who play Ben Franklin (Ralph Archbold) and Betsy Ross (Linda Wilde) are getting married for real today! Well we’ve got the inside slice on the Philadelphia wedding cake designed by pastry artist Zoe Lukas of Whipped Bakeshop. She took a few minutes to tell us a little bit about [...]

streettalkin.com and Philly 55 host Jess Conda heads out every weekend to find out what’s going on in Philly. This week Jess checks in with the patriots at Independence Hall and comes up with rockin’ tips for your 4th of July weekend.

July 3rd: Ben and Betsy’s Wedding
Two of America’s original icons tie the knot
5th and Chestnut Streets
In front of Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) [...]

Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

We all know that classic saying. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? Well, would you believe that for only $5, you can get a spoon and enjoy all the ice cream you can eat in one sitting? Pinch me! Ow! This is far from a dream because not only is it happening tomorrow, but it’s been going on for the past nine years!

July 4th will mark the [...]