January 14, 2013
Flyer fans, rejoice! The NHL lockout has ended and professional hockey is back in Philadelphia. To celebrate, the Flyers are opening the doors of the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, January 17 for a free open practice at 6 p.m. As a thank-you to the fans, the team is welcoming Flyers fans of all ages [...]
Read more»December 18, 2012
Hard to believe, but New Year’s Eve is just two weeks away. As 2012 is about come to an end, Philadelphia is offering up plenty of New Year’s Eve activities to make sure you and 2013 get off to a good start. To ring in the new year, there will once again be two sets [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
[The holidays in Philadelphia are totally action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • City Hall Tree Lighting: Tonight, Philadelphia’s official Christmas [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
Hear, hear! December 5, 1933 marked the repeal of Prohibition in America. As you can imagine, this made for many happy Americans and much celebration all across the country. 79 years later, we’re still excited about the repeal, now known officially as Repeal Day. This year, Repeal Day in Philadelphia is extra significant due to [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
If Philadelphia embraces one underappreciated American “holiday,” it’s Repeal Day. December 5, 1933 marked the end of prohibition, and every year bars throughout the city raise their glasses on December 5 to the right to make a proper toast with celebrations and drink specials aplenty. This year, XFINITY Live! brings something a little different to [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
With a nip in the air and the holidays near, this is arguably the most romantic time of the year. In case you’re in need of some amatory ideas, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday date ideas in and around Philadelphia. Some are tried-and-true seasonal favorites year after year, some may be new [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
While Philadelphia narrowly escaped the destructive path of Hurricane Sandy, the aftermath the record-producing Superstorm wreaked on our northeastern neighbors has left an astonishing amount of lives in need of food, clothing and shelter. With the bitter November weather nestling in for the long haul along the eastern seaboard, quick relief for the Frankenstorm victims [...]
Read more»September 13, 2012
Oktoberfest takes over Philadelphia once again this season with all the wurst, craft beer and everything pumpkin lining up front and center for a slew of daily and weekly celebrations. From partying atop the decks of a battleship to sausage eating contests and block parties, we’ve got you covered on where to get your fill of [...]
Read more»July 25, 2012
Whether you’re a true Anglophile or die-hard Team USA, the 2012 Summer Olympics opening in London on Friday promises two weeks of exciting competition. Your favorite sports bars, pubs, restaurants and even boutiques are getting into the Olympic spirit. Cheer on your favorite athletes and teams with great events and specials happening throughout the city, [...]
Read more»June 5, 2012
Xfinity Live is getting in on the Philly Beer Week action with the first-ever South Philadelphia Beer Festival this Friday, June 8. For $30, you can enjoy unlimited local and regional craft beer samples at any one of the several bars in Xfinity Live, accompanied by food pairings by Executive Chef Chris Stevens. Breweries in [...]
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