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»March 22, 2013
Neighborhoods and restaurants across Philadelphia are hosting splendid brunches and festive events to mark the Easter holiday, Sunday, March 31. There are egg hunts and parades for the little ones and Bellini-filled brunches for those looking to enjoy a taste of champagne with Easter brunch. So get your Easter baskets and bonnets ready, and read [...]
Read more»March 21, 2013
The feel-good culinary event, Taste of the Nation brings out some of Philadelphia’s most-loved chefs to serve up samples of their popular dishes in the name of ending childhood hunger. On Sunday, April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. indulge in some of the city’s most popular tastes during this festive event at the Hotel [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Visit Philly’s With Love, Philadelphia XOXO Proposal contest came full circle today. Winner Jeremy Kaplan of Fairmount won the opportunity to team up with Visit Philly to pop the question on Valentine’s Day to girlfriend, Emily Schrag, also of Fairmount. Their relationship first originated in the City of Brotherly Love at a West Philadelphia Orchestra [...]
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 24, 2013
Guys (and girls) looking to pop the question in Philadelphia on Valentine’s Day, take note. We’ve got a way to help you do it that’s so sweet, Cupid’s swooning. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’re not kidding. And all you have to do to enter is tell us about Philadelphia’s role in your love story. [...]
Read more»January 11, 2013
If you sleep, eat and breathe art, get ready to experience our brand new With Art Philadelphia™ Hotel Package that allows you to do all that and more. The package is available for one and two-night stays through March 31, and includes a With Art Philadelphia™ Pass, which guarantees one-time admission to six of the [...]
Read more»January 4, 2013
It was just last week that we posted our Year in Review video highlighting many of the awesome accolades Philadelphia received in 2012. And now, not even a week into 2013, there’s a new major story heaping on the praise for Philadelphia — in this weekend’s New York Times Travel Section, Philadelphia has scored a [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
2012 is just about over, and with 2013 just hours away, it’s a great time to take a look back at the highs of the year. Of which there were plenty. If you read Uwishunu regularly, or even if it’s your first time on the site, you know how much we love vibrant photos of [...]
Read more»December 18, 2012
Hard to believe, but New Year’s Eve is just two weeks away. As 2012 is about come to an end, Philadelphia is offering up plenty of New Year’s Eve activities to make sure you and 2013 get off to a good start. To ring in the new year, there will once again be two sets [...]
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