February 27, 2013
Spring is truly in the air, folks. Historic Philadelphia’s family favorite Franklin Square is reopening for the 2013 season this Friday, March 1. Weather permitting, enjoy one of the city’s favorite play places and its many amenities. Play a round of Philly Mini Golf, take a ride aboard the Liberty Carousel or just enjoy a [...]
Read more»February 26, 2013
Due to a generous donation from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz collection, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be presenting a collection featuring artwork created by 27 self-taught artists. Great and Mighty Things: Outsider Art from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection is an exhibition that will enhance the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s collection of [...]
Read more»February 26, 2013
It has been a pretty long time coming — more than two years since the project was first announced — but the wait is finally over. The new South Street location of Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat is here. And we are not going to lie — we were pretty excited (and maybe in a little [...]
Read more»February 6, 2013
The above map shows the location of Marc Vetri’s forthcoming Pizzeria Vetri on Callowhill Street, just a stone’s throw from the 20th Street entrance to the new Barnes Foundation on the Parkway. View Larger Map Big news from Philadelphia’s resident super chef, Marc Vetri: Chef Vetri has just signed the lease for a new [...]
Read more»January 25, 2013
Reminder: Today marks the opening day of the Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The exhibit explores The Supremes’ impact on music, women’s empowerment, African American history, American pop culture and fashion. The exhibit includes more than 30 gowns worn by the ladies of The [...]
Read more»January 24, 2013
It’s no secret we’re huge fans of Shake Shack — we were ecstatic when they opened their first Philadelphia location this past June and then we teamed up with them on a special custard giveaway as part of our Moonlit Movie Screening in Rittenhouse Square back in August… to say nothing of the fact that [...]
Read more»December 28, 2012
Businessman/Engineer Evan Malone launched the first edition of Nextfab, a for-profit, co-op laboratory building equipped with digital workshop machines, in January 2010 in the University City Science Center. Now, four successful years later, his tech mecca will expand to knew ground. NextFab invites you to celebrate the opening of its brand new facility located at [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
Marking its one-year anniversary on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Barnes Foundation will present a special exhibition honoring the sculptor whose 40-foot abstract work The Barnes Totem stands at the head of a reflecting pool on the north side of the building. Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture On The Wall will open May 4 and run through [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
From January 25 through June 30, the African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the glory and talent of one of Motown’s most pioneering and influential musical acts with the Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection exhibition. Featuring more than 30 gowns worn by the iconic musical trio — maintained in a personal [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
There’s a new cupcakery in town: Crumbs Bake Shop, cupcake baker to the stars, now open in Rittenhouse Square on 18th Street and Moravian in the former Leehe Fai spot. With our more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every Monday, Crumbs offers crack-like cupcakes so tasty it’s [...]
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