December 19, 2012
If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Old City Winter Wonderland at TRUST, this weekend — the event’s second and last — is your chance. Take pictures with Santa, decorate gingerbread houses and ornaments, enjoy live music, tasty food and drink, gift wrapping stations to benefit PAWS and more. While you’re in Old [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
The TRUST Building at 3rd and Arch Streets is being transformed into holiday central in Old City, with fun-for-the-whole-family events scheduled over the next two weekends in December. The Old City Winter Wonderland is the place to be this holiday season in Philadelphia. Take pictures with Santa, decorate gingerbread houses and ornaments, enjoy live music, [...]
Read more»July 25, 2012
[Summer nights in Philadelphia are always action-packed, 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!] • Center City Sips: The summer’s [...]
Read more»July 18, 2012
[Summer nights in Philadelphia are always action-packed, 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!] Stay cool tonight with our [...]
Read more»July 17, 2012
Don’t know how to get over the hump day? Old City’s got you covered. Unwind and cool down after work in one of Philadelphia’s most historic and upbeat neighborhoods. Every Wednesday in July and August, Old City District brings you “Cool Wednesdays.” From 5-8 p.m., enjoy the district’s numerous happy hours, from a cool martini [...]
Read more»October 14, 2011
The Old City Business Collective has brought back Old City Windows, now through October 23 as part of DesignPhiladelphia. The design-inspired window competition and display celebrates innovative thinking and visual inspiration from local students, artists and professionals in various fields of design. Visitors can check out dozens of participating, re-conceptualized storefront windows throughout Old City [...]
Read more»December 15, 2010
Home design retailer Jonathan Adler has brought his cheeky-chic brand to Philadelphia, joining the elite ranks of the Old City shopping district. The store, his 13th free standing boutique, officially opened Monday. The 3,800-square-foot space is his second biggest storefront in the country. Adler curates the merchandise in his stores with an eye for impeccable [...]
Read more»December 6, 2010
If you’ve been debating where to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year, you now have plans. New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia will once again include the wildly popular fireworks shows at both 6 p.m. and midnight in Sugarhouse Casino Presents Twice the Fireworks, Twice the Fun!. The displays, along the Delaware River, are about 15 [...]
Read more»December 6, 2010
Purchase a $20 ticket to benefit the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and receive 20% off at more than 30 Old City shops and restaurants this Wednesday, December 8th. The “Shop” hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; the “Dine” hours are 8:30 to 11 p.m. Every participating shop (full list below) will be serving complimentary [...]
Read more»November 7, 2008
Old City. With world class restaurants and one of a kind boutiques, this special Philly neighborhood provides the perfect blend of dining and shopping to go along with touring the Liberty Bell. On the First Friday of every month, people of all types gather in this historic neighborhood to view new installations in a over [...]
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