April 6, 2012
It’s finally that time of year. The Phillies opened their regular season yesterday and will make their 2012 Citizens Bank Park debut on Monday, April 9. Looking to stock up on new Phillies gear to start the season off right? We’re giving away $100 in gift cards to Modell’s Sporting Goods to five lucky grand prize winners! You have until Monday, April 9 to win. All you have to do is fill out this form for your chance to win. You can enter once per day per e-mail address, so remember to enter daily. GO PHILS! [Modell's Gift Card Giveaway]
April 2, 2012
Phillies fans, the 2012 Major League Baseball season is almost upon us! The Phillies open the regular season this Thursday on the road and will make their 2012 Citizens Bank Park debut at their home opener on Monday, April 9. It’s been a long offseason and we know you’re itching to buy some new Phils gear, [...]
Read more»March 20, 2012
Even though we’ve been pretty fortunate with some great spring-like weather for a few weeks now, today, March 20, is the official first day of Spring 2012. And we couldn’t be more excited. Hello, Phillies Season (just a few more weeks…), outdoor dining, street festivals, lush green parks, beer gardens and so much more. And [...]
Read more»March 8, 2012
Signs of spring: today’s 70-degree forecast has us counting down the days until the official last day of winter, March 19. Winter’s chill will be replaced by endless sun-soaked afternoons and pleasantly cool evenings like today’s, the Phillies will hit the ball field, the streets will be filled with outdoor festivals, the beer gardens will [...]
Read more»March 20, 2011
Happy “vernal equinox,” otherwise known as the first day of spring! Celebrate by taking advantage of the nice day with an outdoor activity or two. And then maybe reward yourself with some free Rita’s. We hope you are as excited as we are about the prospect of enjoying a lot of beautiful spring weather in [...]
Read more»March 18, 2011
Well, we made it. We resolutely bundled up against the numbing East Coast cold, weathered (so to speak) the onslaught of snow, survived without the Phillies, without walking on the Schuylkill River Trail, without alfresco dining, without movies on Penn’s Landing and Rita’s and the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. Finally, this weekend, it’s official: spring [...]
Read more»March 18, 2011
We can’t hide our excitement about today’s weather. Plus, tomorrow, Saturday, March 19, is this year’s official last day of winter. On account of that glorious date, as well as today’s gorgeous forecast, we’re providing you with some top picks for restaurants and bars where you can celebrate outdoors. Philadelphia has the alfresco dining thing [...]
Read more»March 1, 2011
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia arrives this Friday, March 4 through April 15, a lively six-week spring celebration of the culture, craft and cuisine of Japan. Ring in the spring season (it’s March now, after all) with any of the hundreds of traditional or new-this-year events celebrating the fleeting splendor of the [...]
Read more»February 18, 2011
Thank you, Punxsutawney Phil: early spring, indeed! Take advantage of the warm weather this weekend by grabbing a drink and free appetizers on the roofdeck of The Corner, shopping at an outdoor farmers’ market (Philly Homegrown has a searchable database), or heading out to Longwood Gardens to visit the Orchid Extravaganza, which sees the entire [...]
Read more»February 17, 2011
In light of the weather forecast for today and tomorrow, we’re in an especially spring-ish state of mind. And what says spring more than baseball? This week marks the beginning of Spring Training for the Phillies as pitchers and catchers reported to Phillies Clearwater, Florida facilities for the start of voluntary workouts. Which can only [...]
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