May 17, 2013
This Saturday, Philadelphia is filled with festivals galore and the historic district is no exception. In Franklin Square, the Pan-Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia is set to present its annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event celebrates the history, culture and traditions of such [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
This holiday season, Sister Cities Park is celebrating its first holiday season with a fun Winterfest celebration on Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Greet Santa Claus as he rides up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway by firetruck and then share your Christmas list with him after his arrival. Partake in festive activities like cookie decorating, [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Start the holiday season right at Franklin Square’s 2012 holiday celebration. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, the event kicks off with Benjamin Franklin turning over the “key” to Franklin Square to Santa Claus and Santa taking the first ride of the holiday season around the carousel at Franklin Square. Bring a camera! After, [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
Now’s your chance to contribute to the city that loves you back: Philadelphia’s LOVE Your Park Fall Service Day is back on Saturday, November 17. The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will host a day-long volunteer event in 57 parks across the city where you can rake fall leaves, plant bulbs and [...]
Read more»November 2, 2012
University City District’s Porch at 30th Street Station celebrates its one year anniversary today! A year ago today, UCD converted a congested parking lane and bland sidewalk into one of the city’s most animated public places. Programming has included a live cooking demo from Chef Jose Garces, a weekly farmer’s market, yoga classes, live music, [...]
Read more»September 18, 2012
University City District just doesn’t slow down. The organization behind The Porch at 30th Street Station, the incredibly popular Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls (last one of the season is Thursday night, September 20) and the city’s first pop-up parklets , is ready to unveil the latest feather in its cap. On Wednesday, September 19, UCD [...]
Read more»September 7, 2012
The fall arts season in Philadelphia is shaping up to be huge. The Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival kicks off tonight, with 16 days of hundreds of shows all over the city. The Association for Public Art’s Open Air is taking over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with 24 of the world’s most powerful [...]
Read more»August 27, 2012
Each year, the Friends of Penn Treaty Park present the one-of-a-kind Champagne in the Park event, combining a lively and relaxing evening on the Delaware with food and drink from great local establishments, jazz and conversation. This year’s Champagne in the Park is set for Friday, September 7. And you should plan on going. Tickets [...]
Read more»August 14, 2012
With University City’s recent trend of creating pop-up mini parks using activated parking spaces, the “parklet” concept has expanded to other Philly neighborhoods. This fall, residents and visitors of the Logan neighborhood, located in North Philadelphia, will have a gathering space of their own with the Logan Parklet, scheduled to open early next month in [...]
Read more»August 2, 2012
When it comes to public space, Philadelphia delivers. From the city’s famous squares and parks to temporary spaces like the PHS Pop-Up Garden, there are plenty of places to rest and enjoy the cityscape. But how about a park no bigger than two parking spaces? Last year, University City District (UCD) introduced their first “parklet” [...]
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