January 28, 2011
As Comcast finalizes its purchase of NBC Universal today, the Comcast World Headquarters in Philadelphia shines a little brighter. (Photo courtesy Flickr user kingfal)
Congratulations to Comcast, who today will finalize its purchase of NBC Universal after a year-long regulatory review.
The amazing photograph above comes to us via Flickr user kingfal, who brilliantly captured Philadelphia’s tallest building in the early evening light.
Below, check out a funny clip from last night’s episode of 30 Rock, touching on the merger. “Out with G.E.; in with Kabletown…” (more…)
December 31, 2010
Sugarhouse Casino presents Twice the Fireworks! Twice the Fun! Fireworks tonight, 6 p.m. and midnight along the Delaware River.
(Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC)
What a skyline… and those fireworks aren’t bad either.
Still unsure how to celebrate tonight? We help you nail down your New Year’s Eve plans here.
Have a great holiday weekend; we’ll be back on Monday morning.
Here’s to a fabulous 2010 and even more fabulous 2011!
December 28, 2010
The NFL's first Tuesday night game in more than 65 years will be played tonight in South Philadelphia.
(Photo by Drew Hallowell/Courtesy the Philadelphia Eagles)
In a game with big playoff implications, Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Minnesota Vikings tonight in South Philadelphia, marking the first time since 1946 that there will be a NFL game played on a Tuesday night.
After having already clinched the NFC East Division title, the Eagles will be playing for a chance at home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Game time is 8 p.m. on NBC. Follow the game action along with pre-game and post-game coverage on philadelphiaeagles.com.
Go Eagles!
December 17, 2010
The new billboard is visible from I-95 as you travel south toward Center City near Girard Avenue. (Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC)
Our Cliff Lee Love Letter has officially achieved billboard status. The Phillies’ new #33 deserves nothing less.
UPDATE: Want to write your own “With Love” Billboard to Cliff or someone or something else? CLICK HERE to check out our Write-a-Billboard Contest.
December 15, 2010
The President’s House tells the story of the inhabitants of the first Executive Mansion: Presidents George Washington and John Adams and the nine enslaved Africans held there by Washington. (Photo by H. Rumph for GPTMC)
The President’s House on Independence Mall made its much-anticipated official public opening today at noon with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Mayor Michael Nutter and former Mayor John Street.
For more information, visit our previous posts, the official website on Phila.gov or the other official website from the National Park Service.
Check out a video of the site below.
November 26, 2010
The National Museum of American Jewish History opens to the public today. (Photo by Jeff Goldberg/Esto for Ennead Architects)
The National Museum of American Jewish History officially opens to the public today on Independence Mall. Make it a family excursion — give your brain a workout after the one your stomach got yesterday. Advanced tickets are recommended. General admission is $12.
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S. Independence Mall East
www.nmajh.org
November 25, 2010
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art offer an ideal viewing spot for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo courtesy 6abc)
The parade, in its 91st year, kicks off at 8:15 a.m. at 20th Street and JFK Boulevard. We know it’s early—but Mr. Potatohead and Scooby Doo will be worth it. Bring the whole family.
November 12, 2010
"The Thinker" Statue outside the Rodin Museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (Photo by Jason Smith for GPTMC)
Happy Birthday to one of our favorite French sculptors!
Share your own celebratory greetings at the Rodin Museum on the Ben Franklin Parkway (yes, it’s still open despite the ongoing makeover).
October 30, 2010
President Obama poses for a photograph before taking on the Famous Fourth Street Deli's Corned Beef Reuben.
(Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
In town for a rally this morning at Temple University, President Obama stopped by the Famous Fourth Street Deli in Queen Village for lunch afterwards.
Word on the street is he ordered the Corned Beef Reuben.
No word, however, on whether he was able to finish it… as the sandwiches at Famous Fourth Street Deli are infamously massive.
September 20, 2010
President Obama shows Reading Terminal Market and Philadelphia's signature sandwich some love.
(Photo: TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the Reading Terminal Market today, where he picked up a few Philly cheesesteaks from Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagies and Cheesesteaks. He ordered the cheesesteaks with cheez wiz, mushrooms and sweet peppers and got them to-go.
On his way out, Obama picked up some mint chocolate chip ice cream as well as a few apples, after a vendor suggested something healthy on the side.
Well done, Reading Terminal Market — you look great.
In Philly, Obama opts for cheesesteaks, not fruit [CNN Political Ticker]
In Philly, it’s 2 cheesesteaks to go for Obama [AP]
Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks [Visit Philly]
