November 29, 2012
Rittenhouse Row celebrates the joyous season throughout the month beginning this weekend and every Saturday through December 15. Keeping with the festive spirit in preparation for the holidays, Rittenhouse Row will spread the cheer throughout Philadelphia with special events like free pictures with Santa at the TD Bank location on the corner of 18th and [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
Here’s a little something to cure your post-holiday-weekend Monday blues. The Kimpton Hotels company is offering Visit Philly fans and followers an exclusive one-day deal in honor of Cyber Monday today — and also because they’re just cool like that. Starting at 8 a.m. today, through midnight tonight, November 26, you can use our special [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has once again given Philadelphia an early Christmas gift: meter parking will be FREE city-wide after 11 a.m. every Saturday through December 29. The free parking offer applies to all of Philadelphia’s commercial business districts, including Rittenhouse Row,Old City, University City, Chestnut Hill and East Passyunk, which means you can get your shop on throughout the entire city without [...]
Read more»November 20, 2012
Small Business Saturday is a national initiative spearheaded by American Express that devotes the Saturday after Thanksgiving to supporting the local small businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Last year, more than 100 million people across the country came together to “Shop Small.” This year is your chance [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Did you know the term “Black Friday” originated here in Philadelphia? Check out the story here. Black Friday is traditionally known in Philadelphia and everywhere as the day that officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. But it’s also a great chance to enjoy specials at bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions. After your belly [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Shop and save during the 2012 NoLibs Holiday Shopping Spree, a two-day sales event taking place on Saturday, December 1, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, December 2, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The NoLibs Holiday Shopping Spree, nominated for “Best Shopping Event” by Philadelphia Magazine, is what’s known as a “progressive sale,” meaning that customers [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
This Sunday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m., the Wilma Theater is offering $10 tickets for patrons under 35 as a special “Young Friends” promotion for one-man play Satchmo at the Waldorf. The show, which received critical acclaim for its production in New Haven, is a compelling look into the life of jazz great Louis Armstrong. [...]
Read more»November 13, 2012
A little birdie told us that TravelZoo is currently running a pretty awesome deal: you can dine at the members-only Pyramid Club, not normally open to the public, for just $59 for a three-course dinner for two. Take in sweeping views of the cityscape perched atop the 52nd floor of the BNY Mellon Center — [...]
Read more»November 9, 2012
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, beaujolais nouveau — a French wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region — is released for sale after being fermented for just a few weeks. It’s an occasion for celebration worldwide, and Philadelphia is no exception. Five years ago, Midtown Village’s Duross & Langel [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
In conjunction with the National Constitution Center’s American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition exhibition, City Food Tours is taking booze enthusiasts on a Prohibition-themed tour of Philadelphia. At each spot on the tour, you’ll get a taste of the drinks people were sneaking back in the day including The Southside, Al Capone’s personal [...]
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