January 17, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, especially during the holiday season, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • [...]
Read more»January 10, 2013
The hugely popular, Pairings on the Parkway is back for the winter months. Every Thursday from January 10 to March 21, head down to Sister Cities Park from 5-7 p.m. for BYO Thursdays. Grab a bottle of your favorite wine and watch the professionals at Milk and Honey Cafe pair it perfectly with cheese and [...]
Read more»July 30, 2012
The BYOB scene isn’t just for restaurants anymore. Every Thursday from August 2-October 25, the newly opened Sister Cities Park at Logan Square will host “Pairings on the Parkway.” Each week, the park invites you to bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy this great new green space while Milk & Honey Cafe helps [...]
Read more»May 10, 2012
The newest green space in Philadelphia opens today with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Nutter. Sister Cities Park, located at Logan Square on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has undergone a drastic transformation. The newly richly planted and well-illuminated space has turned unused land into a public park with a variety of amenities for [...]
Read more»April 27, 2012
The Center City District celebrates the grand opening of its newest public space, Sister Cities Park, on Thursday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Mayor Nutter, City Council President Darrell Clarke, Deputy Mayor Michael DiBerardinis, PA Secretary of Transportation Barry Schoch, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Giordano will join together to [...]
Read more»November 22, 2011
The tree lights are atwinkle, the store windows are bursting with red, green, silver and gold, the ribbon and wrapping paper and cards are calling your name from inside your cabinet. It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the [...]
Read more»October 19, 2011
National Food Day is October 24, spearheaded by the Center for Food Science in the Public Interest as a campaign to educate Americans about consuming affordable, healthy food that’s humanely produced. And because Philadelphia has such a strong food community, the city is celebrating for two whole weeks! More than 50 Philadelphia area organizations are [...]
Read more»August 10, 2011
Technically, July is National Picnic Month. But in our opinion it’s never too late for a useful guide to DIY outdoor eating in Philadelphia. Below, we’ve outlined all the best summer festivals and concerts coming up to which you’re encouraged to BYO picnic basket and blanket; the most picnic-friendly parks and other swatches of green [...]
Read more»June 9, 2010
Don’t forget, dear bargain hunters, that West Philly’s Dollar Stroll kicks off tomorrow, offering up fantastic $1 deals up and down Baltimore Avenue. From $1 scoops of ice cream at the Milk & Honey Market to $1 cups of coffee and tea at the Green Line Cafe, over a dozen business are dishing out great [...]
Read more»May 20, 2010
Up until last fall, just about the only place to buy pastured eggs and locally grown produce in West Philadelphia was the twice-weekly Clark Park farmers market. However, if you went out of town for the weekend or had to work late on a Thursday night, you’d miss the market and find yourself out of [...]
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