May 8, 2013
Truly, no visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking in the sights and attractions of Philadelphia’s historic district. As the birthplace of the nation, there are so many historic locales worthy of experiencing. To ease engagement with Philadelphia’s historic attractions and characters — and make history fun for the pint-sized set — check out the [...]
Read more»May 7, 2013
Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to honor motherhood and family life during the early days of feminism. Supported by John Wannamaker, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in 1914. In 2013, take time to honor the woman who brought you into the world [...]
Read more»April 30, 2013
Come spring, every First Friday starts to feel like a fantastic festival. The weather is perfectly mild, Philadelphians are excited to say goodbye to colder temps and artists seem to come out of hibernation. Plus, as of April, Old City expanded its First Friday event to First Friday Weekends. Now, for the entire first weekend [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
Philadelphia is a great place to be on a budget. Many of our museums, theaters and historical landmarks often offer discounted tickets and cheap events on certain days. Plus, many of our great attractions are just inexpensive — or free! — to begin with. No matter what your budget is, this list encompasses plenty of [...]
Read more»February 4, 2013
Valentine’s Day doesn’t just mean dinner, candy and flowers, it also means a number of cool, alternative date ideas at many of Philadelphia’s most popular museums and attractions. There are events for everyone, whether you’re looking to party like a bootlegger, learn about the romantic significance behind well-known pieces of art, or experience chocolate making [...]
Read more»December 19, 2012
Philadelphia has a lot going on this New Year’s Eve and with SugarHouse Casino once again presenting two free fireworks shows on Penn’s Landing, one at midnight and one at a pre-bedtime 6 p.m., there are many family-friendly events that are perfect for the kids. You can follow all our New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
‘Tis the season to shop local. And Uwishunu is here to help. After some serious browsing, sifting, taste-testing and evaluating, we’ve pulled together our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than narrowing your options by category, we thought it would be helpful to provide one solid list of great-for-anyone gifts. Stock up on locally crafted jewelry, [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»June 13, 2012
What’s more fun than a birthday party? Well, TWO birthday parties, of course! Philadelphia will celebrate the anniversaries of both the United States Flag (235 years) and the United States Army (237 years) in a series of free outdoor events and presentations throughout the city — from Independence Mall to Drexel University in West Philadelphia [...]
Read more»April 27, 2012
Let’s be honest: Moms are always worth the splurge. Given all their hard work that goes unnoticed, it’s a good thing we have Mothers Day (which falls on Sunday, May 13 this year) to remind us to appreciate the moms of the world. It’s also a good thing that Philadelphia restaurants have got you covered [...]
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