March 22, 2013
The start of the Phillies season is almost here, folks! The home opener, Friday, April 5, is fast approaching and the Red Phillie Phanatic is ready to get you in the Phillies spirit. Paint the Town Red Week returns on March 23 and lasts until March 30. The Red Phillie Phanatic will be at select [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
The 2013 NCAA Tournament is underway this week and Philadelphia is getting into the March Madness spirit. As a host of several second- and third-round games, the city is buzzing with college hoops excitement. Read on for a few prime ways to enjoy the fun. • Watch games in person: The Wells Fargo Center is [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
With the regular season starting in just a few short weeks, exciting news has been rolling in from Citizens Bank Park. Fans attending Phillies games during the upcoming 2013 season can look forward to many new menu options and guest amenities at the park. Check out a few of the highlights below. Federal Donuts and [...]
Read more»March 18, 2013
The 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set and the Shops at Liberty Place is celebrating with National Bracket Day. A massive bracket standing at 20 feet tall by 20 feet wide and 20 feet long currently stands in the Liberty Place rotunda, and starting today, the huge board will be populated with all [...]
Read more»March 13, 2013
Golf fans in the Philadelphia area should be getting pretty excited. This June, for the first time in more than 30 years, Philadelphia will host one of golf’s four majors. The 2013 U.S. Open will be played at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore from June 10-16. Philadelphia last hosted a major championship in 1981, [...]
Read more»March 4, 2013
March is here and for basketball fans that means one thing: March Madness is upon us. This year will be better than ever for local fans because Philadelphia is hosting games during the always exciting opening weekend of the 2013 NCAA Mens Tournament. The Wells Fargo Center will host four second round games — formerly [...]
Read more»February 25, 2013
Yes, the Harlem Shake meme may have already had its 15 minutes, but when the Phillie Phanatic takes over The Today Show offices in New York City and gets a bunch of workers to wear Phillies gear for an impromptu Harlem Shake video, like he did earlier today, we’ll bite. Solid shake, Phanatic. Solid [...]
Read more»February 1, 2013
Sixers fans, interested in winning a pair of 76ers tickets and an overnight hotel stay? Of course you are! The Sixers and Visit Philly have teamed up to launch a photo contest that allows Sixers fans to show their love for Philadelphia and their favorite basketball team, while entering to win some HUGE prizes. Here’s [...]
Read more»January 14, 2013
Flyer fans, rejoice! The NHL lockout has ended and professional hockey is back in Philadelphia. To celebrate, the Flyers are opening the doors of the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, January 17 for a free open practice at 6 p.m. As a thank-you to the fans, the team is welcoming Flyers fans of all ages [...]
Read more»December 19, 2012
Philadelphia’s a movie star in the just-out major motion picture Silver Linings Playbook starring Philly-bred Bradley Cooper alongside Jennifer Lawrence of Hunger Games fame, plus Robert DeNiro and Jacki Weaver. Seems like Bradley Cooper and Robert DeNiro like to make movies together in Philadelphia. Silver Linings Playbook is about former high school English teacher Pat [...]
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