May 20, 2013
Ready for summertime, Philadelphia? Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season (the first day of summer is June 21), but a great time to welcome longer days and balmy weather. A number of locations in Philadelphia and the countryside are hosting celebratory events in honor of the long weekend. Some of [...]
Read more»May 7, 2013
Public gardens across the country are celebrating tulips, rhododendrons, daffodils and all colorful blooms at the nationwide Public Garden Day on Friday, May 10. Fun fact: Due to Philadelphia’s 30 public gardens in a 30 mile radius, the City of Brotherly Love holds the title of America’s Garden Capital. Cool! Put that designation to good [...]
Read more»April 22, 2013
Happy Earth Day! Since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, millions and millions of eco-conscious folks from around the world have committed to celebrating the protection and preservation of the planet. This year is no different, and there are a number of ways to honor Mother Earth today in Philadelphia. Celebrate Earth Day [...]
Read more»March 21, 2013
A swarm of colossal creepy-crawlies is set to spread throughout the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. This spring and summer, the Arboretum hosts an installation of insects in the form of Long Island sculptor David Rogers’ touring exhibition, Big Bugs. Opening April 1 and remaining on view through August 31, the garden-wide show [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
What a year it’s been for Philadelphia. 2012 saw Anthony Bourdain film his first-ever TV episode here, the Penn Museum turn 125, the Academy of Natural Sciences turn 200, a snazzy new hotel open on Independence Mall, one of the world’s most renowned art collections open its doors right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
Philadelphia is truly the place to be during the holidays, with some of the world’s most admired attractions including the stunning Longwood Gardens Christmas, historic Macy’s Christmas Light Show and iconic trees at Love Park and Rittenhouse Square. But it’s all coming to a close in just a few days, as the New Year brings [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
From Christmas until New Year’s Day, school vacation and a typically slow work week give you the perfect inspiration to get out in Philadelphia for an action-packed week of holiday events. One of the most anticipated happenings of New Year’s Week, the conclusion of a jam-packed holiday season, is the annual and iconic Mummers Parade, [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
‘Tis the season to enjoy the holiday spirit in Philadelphia, as our stomachs are sated with turkey and the fervor of Christmas starts to stir up. From some of the nation’s longest-running holiday events (Macy’s Christmas Light Show) to some of its most unique (Comcast Holiday Spectacular), Philadelphia is truly the place to be during [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Kick off the holiday season with a trip to Chestnut Hill’s Morris Arboretum where the young and the young at heart are sure to be wowed by the Holiday Garden Railway. With a quarter mile of model railroad track featuring seven loops and tunnels, 15 different rail lines, two cable cars and nine bridges, including [...]
Read more»October 29, 2012
If you’re hunkered down indoors today riding out Hurricane Sandy, we’ve got a roundup for you to help pass the time. We pulled together our top picks for the most exciting exhibitions and restaurant openings coming down in the pipeline in Philadelphia. Lots to look forward to! Check it out, and let us know in [...]
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