May 20, 2013
Ready for summertime, Philadelphia? Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season (the first day of summer is June 21), but a great time to welcome longer days and balmy weather. A number of locations in Philadelphia and the countryside are hosting celebratory events in honor of the long weekend. Some of [...]
Read more»May 7, 2013
Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to honor motherhood and family life during the early days of feminism. Supported by John Wannamaker, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in 1914. In 2013, take time to honor the woman who brought you into the world [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
The month of May overflows with awesome spring events and outdoor festivals, so to help you navigate through them all and find the ones you definitely do not want to miss, we’ve updated our Spring Festivals roundup with a more comprehensive list of all the festivals we could find this month and next. From blockbuster [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
With so much happening on Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene, we want to make Uwishunu, in conjunction with sister site With Art Philadelphia (which just won a Webby Award!), your one-stop-shop for all that’s happening with local art. Every month, we gather our top art picks, featuring exhibits and events at smaller, alternative galleries and [...]
Read more»April 26, 2013
Forget the most important meal of the day. Brunch is the most important meal of the weekend, and with the start of the spring season, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit our roundup of brilliant Philadelphia brunches. Especially since we’ve added an entirely new “alfresco” section, featuring our top picks for where [...]
Read more»April 8, 2013
It’s no secret to us that Philadelphia’s food scene is bigger and better than ever. No matter what you’re looking for, a restaurant (or multiple restaurants) in any of our neighborhoods will be able to satisfy your craving for superlative fare. Some of our favorite Philly chefs and restaurants have been receiving major press from [...]
Read more»April 3, 2013
The birds are chirping, winter coats are nearly packed away and the sun is shining late into the day. Spring is here, Philadelphia, and we couldn’t be more excited. The spring season is full of daylong, weekend long and month long festivals that are sure to get you outside to enjoy the mild temperatures. Philadelphia’s [...]
Read more»March 22, 2013
Neighborhoods and restaurants across Philadelphia are hosting splendid brunches and festive events to mark the Easter holiday, Sunday, March 31. There are egg hunts and parades for the little ones and Bellini-filled brunches for those looking to enjoy a taste of champagne with Easter brunch. So get your Easter baskets and bonnets ready, and read [...]
Read more»March 20, 2013
Prepare the matzo ball soup! Passover is quickly approaching. The holiday begins on Monday, March 25 and lasts until Tuesday, April 2. For those looking to avoid cooking and celebrate Passover at a restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area, you’re in luck. We have compiled a roundup of restaurants (and one museum!) offering special Passover [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
Feel the luck of the Irish all throughout Philadelphia this weekend and beyond. There’s a lofty lineup of events set to happen over the next week in honor of the Irish holiday. Whether you’re looking to listen to live Celtic music, indulge in a big Irish meal, or sip on a cold pint of Guinness, [...]
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