November 7, 2012
The holiday spirit is starting to tinge storefronts, supermarkets, boutiques and even the streets and trees of Philadelphia. One fun, free holiday happening that’s already coming speedily down the pipeline is the Fairmount Park Holiday Gingerbread House Display. Returning for the second year, the display is set up at the Shops at Liberty Place from [...]
Read more»May 4, 2011
Philadelphia is known for its rich history, but the beacons of that storied past are most commonly the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the like. Today’s New York Times “Frugal Traveler” piece expands the lens through which travelers often see Philadelphia history, making a fun (if eccentric) weekend out of visiting the two-mile strip of [...]
Read more»May 2, 2011
Are you guilty of peeking and peering into the gorgeous houses of Society Hill? It’s difficult not to fantasize about living the life of luxury in a lavish mansion — but now you can get one step closer to the good life. As part of Society Hill’s 33rd Annual Open House and Garden Tour, more [...]
Read more»April 17, 2009
Photo by Eye Gargano Located at the South-East corner of Center City, between funky the South Street and the colorful Bella Vista, Queen Village has a very neighborhoody feeling, especially with its block parties and community clean-up days. But Queen Village is also known for its one-of-a-kind architecture. Tiny trinities from the 18th century, nineteenth century row [...]
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