November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We’d like to wish all of you a very happy — and delicious — Thanksgiving! Know that while we’re thankful for so many things this year, we’re especially thankful for you, our wonderful and passionate readers! Whether you’re in Philadelphia or out of town this holiday weekend, be sure to enjoy a [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Whether you’re in town this holiday weekend, visiting friends or family elsewhere or planning for a combination of the two, we want to wish you a very, very happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving weekend in Philadelphia is the perfect opportunity to take stock of all the many things to be grateful for here in the City of [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Sleigh bells are ringing and snow is glistening on the 2012 Philadelphia Santa Express. On Black Friday, November 23, ride SEPTA’s Santa Express, a special holiday-themed train which will deliver guests to The Gallery at Market East where there will be a Christmas parade throughout the mall. The special service includes five colorfully decorated trains [...]
Read more»November 20, 2012
Small Business Saturday is a national initiative spearheaded by American Express that devotes the Saturday after Thanksgiving to supporting the local small businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country. Last year, more than 100 million people across the country came together to “Shop Small.” This year is your chance [...]
Read more»November 20, 2012
The 93rd Annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to kick off the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 22. It’s going to be another can’t-miss visual spectacle bursting with festive floats, giant balloons, lively dancers, costumed characters, celebrities and marching bands. Check out our comprehensive guide to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Did you know the term “Black Friday” originated here in Philadelphia? Check out the story here. Black Friday is traditionally known in Philadelphia and everywhere as the day that officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. But it’s also a great chance to enjoy specials at bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions. After your belly [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
The Brandywine River Museum has all of the components of an awesome, one-stop holiday leisure spot. From the famous Brandywine River Museum Railroad that’s equipped with hundreds of miniature antique Lionel train cars traveling on almost 2,000 feet of track, to the annual handmade, made-from-natural-materials Critter Sale, “A Brandywine Christmas” will include events and displays [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
One of restaurants’ and bars’ busiest nights of the entire year is the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 21. Hometown friends reunite, offices are closed the next morning and there’s a general feel-good skip in people’s step as the promise of a delicious Thanksgiving feast hovers on the horizon. Since Thanksgiving Eve is the unofficial [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
You can never start browsing too early for the perfect holiday gifts for the lucky ones on your list. Happily, Handmade in Philadelphia is returning for 2012, inviting you to browse fine ceramics, pottery, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and more created by local artists and artisans. Handmade in Philadelphia is a mobile art gallery/organization which carries [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
Extend Thanksgiving holiday celebrations through the weekend with Winter Beerfest, an international brew gathering to be held at Union Transfer, Saturday, November 24. With more than 100 varieties from around the world, the four-hour fest offers samplings of vendors like 21 Amendment, Manayunk Brewing Co., Great Lakes, Sierra Nevada, Six Point, Goose Island, Red Hook, [...]
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