June 3, 2013
Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously residential street, is located right in the midst of Old City. While it sees its fair share of foot traffic each day, guests of the historic street hardly ever have the opportunity to discover the homes of the 60 residents. On just a few select days of the year, the [...]
Read more»March 13, 2013
A three-part part series, the Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Creative Open House offers the creative community a chance to meet and learn from successful local businesses. Tonight’s bonus? Get $5 off the Creative Open House at NextFab Studio with the code MARCHCOH. Click here to register. The Creative Open House explores the [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
The residents of Old City’s historic Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously residential street, will once again open their doors for the annual “Deck the Alley” open house this Saturday, December 1 from 4-7 p.m. As the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street, Elfreth’s Alley was home to 18th century colonial Philadelphians. Its painstakingly preserved architectural details [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
[Evenings 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!] • Outdoor Dining: We’ve got some [...]
Read more»October 9, 2012
If you didn’t get enough of Midtown Village this weekend, you have another chance this week to visit the trendy enclave in Center City. Open House boutique on 13th Street, the very first property of dynamic duo Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, October 10. From 11 a.m.-8 p.m., [...]
Read more»August 6, 2012
The shops of Midtown Village are teaming up to host a Summer Sidewalk Sale this Friday, August 10. For eight hours, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., some of your favorite local boutiques will be rolling out onto the sidewalks to vend summer-perfect goodies. Scarlet Fiorella, Duross & Langel, Paper on Pine, Open House and Verde will [...]
Read more»June 5, 2012
Described as our nation’s oldest residential street, Elfreth’s Alley, home to more than 3,000 people and 32 houses since 1702, hosts its annual Fete Day Open House in Old City this Saturday June 9, noon-5 p.m. In a summer tradition that dates back to the 1930s, residents open their doors to the public for a [...]
Read more»February 8, 2012
Valerie Safran and Chef Marcie Turney are making it easy to whittle down your Valentine’s Day checklist with limited-time offerings from their six 13th Street boutiques and restaurants. Complete your Valentine’s Day shopping in one fell swoop by perusing the gifts at Verde and Open House. Both boutiques are carrying the entrepreneurs’ We Heart Philly [...]
Read more»March 3, 2011
Ever wondered what happens to the banners that line the city streets promoting, say, the upcoming Philadelphia International Flower Show, once the event ends? The Center City District has found an environmentally mindful solution: city banners are now being recycled into beautiful tote bags. The Banner Bags, each one-of-a-kind, are striking carry-all totes hand-made from [...]
Read more»November 30, 2010
Midtown Village is celebrating the holidays with an evening of shopping, dining and free treats at the “Strut Off the Holidays” event tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Mummers perform at 12th and Walnut streets at 5:30 p.m., 13th and Walnut streets at 6:00 p.m. and 13th and Chestnut streets [...]
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