May 13, 2013
There’s no Philly sports experience quite like attending a Philadelphia Union game at PPL Park — and spring is the perfect time to catch the team in action. Sitting on the banks of the Delaware River while watching professional soccer alongside thousands of raucous Union supporters is a must-do for any sports fan. This Wednesday, [...]
Read more»September 19, 2012
Now this is what we call a fall festival: the Chester Riverfront Ramble returns to the Chester waterfront this Saturday, September 22 for ten hours of non-stop live music, delicious food, family entertainment, crafts and explosive fireworks to cap it all off. The Riverfront Ramble, newly renamed “A Day of Unity,” is now in its eighth [...]
Read more»August 9, 2012
Longwood Gardens is offering two fantastic new ways to see Bruce Munro’s illuminating installation, Light, with “Light Nights.” The unique garden experience that Munro has created, reminiscent of flowers, glowing towers and cascading raindrops, offers guests the rare opportunity to explore Longwood Gardens after hours. Read more about the exhibition here. In conjunction with it, [...]
Read more»August 6, 2012
Army-Navy will commemorate the 79th meeting of the two soccer teams when they converge at PPL Park in Chester, home to the Philadelphia Union, on Sunday, September 30 at 2 p.m. This storied tradition in college sports, the rivalry between Army and Navy, will play out as a tremendous showcase for college soccer right [...]
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Check out the video above to meet Chris Albright, a defender on the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
See inside the gorgeous, scenic PPL Park in Chester and catch Chris and his teammates in action.
You can see them in person at the next Union home game on this Saturday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at PPL Park, where they’ll be playing at home for the first time under new head coach/manager John Hackworth. Good luck Union! DOOP!
PPL Park, home of the Philadelphia Union
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Ralph’s Italian Restaurant
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Check out the video above to meet Chris Albright, a defender on the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. See inside the gorgeous, scenic PPL Park in Chester and catch Chris and his teammates in action. You can see them in person at the next Union [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video, featuring Aimee Theriault of Longwood Gardens, is super timely for two reasons: Aimee’s answer is very Philly Beer Week-appropriate, and tomorrow is the preview kick-off of one of Longwood Gardens’ most exciting exhibitions in recent memory.
It’s called Light Installations by Bruce Munro, and it’s going to be an absolute don’t-miss experience. All the details are here.
In the meantime, check out the video to meet Aimee, get a glimpse of the magnificence of Longwood Gardens, especially during the spring and summertime, and learn what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia, and why.
Light Installations by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens
When: June 9-September 29, 2012
Where: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
Cost: Tickets start at $11
More info: www.longwoodgardens.org
Frankford Hall
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Today’s Philly 101 video, featuring Aimee Theriault of Longwood Gardens, is super timely for two reasons: Aimee’s answer is very Philly Beer Week-appropriate, and tomorrow is the preview kick-off of one of Longwood Gardens’ most exciting exhibitions in recent memory. It’s called Light Installations by Bruce Munro, and it’s going to be an absolute don’t-miss [...]
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Meet Chef Jonathan Adams of Pub & Kitchen and learn about what he’s most passionate about outside of the kitchen.
Watch him cook up one of the resto’s acclaimed dishes, and see inside in case you haven’t been before. Which will change immediately after you watch this video. Enjoy.
Psst: the “wish” is playing a game tonight at home at 7:30 p.m.!
Pub & Kitchen
1946 Lombard Street
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Philadelphia Union
PPL Park, 1 Stadium Drive, Chester
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Meet Chef Jonathan Adams of Pub & Kitchen and learn about what he’s most passionate about outside of the kitchen. Watch him cook up one of the resto’s acclaimed dishes, and see inside in case you haven’t been before. Which will change immediately after you watch this video. Enjoy. Psst: the “wish” is playing a [...]
Read more»May 23, 2012
One of our 12 Great Reasons To Visit Philadelphia In 2012 is fast-approaching: Longwood Gardens has commissioned renowned UK light artist Bruce Munro to present a garden-wide exhibition, Light Installations by Bruce Munro, debuting in just a few weeks, and it’s going to be an absolute don’t-miss experience. Starting June 9, experience Longwood Gardens in [...]
Read more»May 10, 2012
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is heading to Philadelphia May 27 for their second-to-last domestic game before departing for the 2012 Olympics in London. They’ll be battling China at PPL Park in Chester for the second time; the two teams also met at the home of the Philadelphia Union in October 2010 in what was the U.S. team’s first match there. It ended in a 1-1 draw. Tickets starting at $22 are on sale to the public online. The U.S. Women’s National Team is 10-1-1 in 2012, having scored 55 goals and allowed five. Let’s go USWNT! [U.S. Women vs. China]
April 11, 2012
Back in January, we shared the awesome news that Philadelphia was selected to host the 2012 MLS All-Star Game on July 25, marking Philly’s first All-Star game in any major sport in more than a decade. But it’s not just great news for Philadelphia, it’s also a huge coup for Philadelphia soccer fans, who’ll get to see some of the sport’s greats lace them up on our home pitch at the gorgeous PPL Park on the Chester Waterfront. And now comes word of the opponent for the All-Star Game: it’s Premiere League powerhouse and Champions’ League semifinalist Chelsea FC. Tickets go on sale May 9. [MLS]
