March 17, 2011
After more than two years of meetings and revisions, the Philadelphia Art Commission granted unanimous concept approval to an ambitious $50 million overhaul of Dilworth Plaza, adjacent to City Hall. More than 185,000 people each day are within a 10-minute walk of Dilworth Plaza, including 50,000 workers in nearby office buildings. The renovations will have [...]
Read more»December 21, 2010
With Christmas just around the corner, we wanted to highlight some of the city’s major seasonal attractions you should make sure to visit. From light shows to dance shows, there’s plenty of holiday cheer to still go around. Here are our top must-see picks: • The Macy’s Holiday Light Show: This Philadelphia holiday tradition dating [...]
Read more»November 24, 2010
A European shopping tradition is returning to Philadelphia for the holidays. The third annual Christmas Village at Dilworth Plaza is opening to the public Thanksgiving Day. Open daily through Christmas Eve, the Christmas Village next to City Hall attracts thousands of visitors every year. Browse through the Village’s 80 quaint, wooden booths full of gifts [...]
Read more»November 19, 2010
The Center City District recently announced that it has been awarded a federal grant to redesign and renovate Dilworth Plaza, located adjacent to Philadelphia’s City Hall. The redesign of Dilworth Plaza is intended to transform an underutilized concrete plaza in the heart of Center City into a green, pedestrian-friendly public space with new plantings, lawns, [...]
Read more»November 25, 2009
If you’re one of those people who likes to start your holiday shopping the day after Thanksgiving, instead of heading to the mall on Friday, consider heading over to the west side of City Hall. There you’ll find the Philadelphia Christmas Village. In it’s second year, this mini-festival springs up on Dilworth Plaza during Thanksgiving [...]
Read more»October 26, 2009
Hundreds of Phillies fans flooded City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza today for the Phillies’ official World Series pep rally. It was quite a feast for the eyes and ears: Rally towels were waving, fans were cheering and elected officials were dancing, all under the watchful gaze of William Penn. One of the first, and most loudly [...]
Read more»October 26, 2009
Mayor Nutter will lead the charge at a Phillies Pep Rally today from 12 noon to 1 p.m., taking place at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza. Also in attendance will be the Phillie Phanatic, Phillies Ballgirls, Fightins alum Darren Daulton and PA announcer Dan Baker. Being seasoned vets of Phillies pep rallies, we have some tips [...]
Read more»September 23, 2008
In the summer of 2000, the Philadelphia Orchestra packed their bags and left the Avenue of Arts and moved to Northeast Philadelphia. Known as the Neighborhood concert series, they have provided the Orchestra the opportunity to connect with thousands of people who might not otherwise attend a performance. Now in its 8th year, they will [...]
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