We may have already had the first snow of the season, but the city of Philadelphia has plenty of holiday happenings to warm even the chilliest days. Bundle up and use this guide to all that is jolly to plan a holiday season that will dazzle and delight. Whether you favor the history that the [...]
Hundreds of small businesses around Philadelphia will celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 24. From discounts, to events, to freebies, to snacks and sips, here are just some of the businesses celebrating on Saturday. Seek out your favorite local business, or discover a new hidden treasure. OLD CITY AND SOCIETY HILL Art in the Age [...]
By Michelle Reese Skip the malls and big box stores, and get ready to shop local this holiday season. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return for its 4th year in Dilworth Park. And this year, there will be more vendors than ever before! Philadelphia's premiere local-focused holiday market returns November 17th through [...]
It’s that time of year! The time when family and friends reunite to eat way too much food, watch football, enjoy a parade, and most importantly, celebrate everything they have to be grateful for. And with the help of our 2018 Thanksgiving Guide, you’ll be more than prepared to enjoy all the festivities Philadelphia has [...]
It finally feels like fall weather is here to stay. The crisp, cool air calls for warm spices and autumnal flavors. But the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte isn’t the only beverage to sip this time of year. If drinks with a little more punch are more your speed, these Philly spots are mixing up some [...]
By Michelle Reese Love learning about Philadelphia’s food scene and the unique stories behind the restaurants? Love books by local authors? You’ll want to attend these two book events with Irene Levy Baker, author of Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia. Both events will include savory samples from Philadelphia restaurants and stories from Baker’s newly published [...]
By Michelle Reese Love fall fashion? Love supporting meaningful causes even more? Since the temperatures are finally dropping and it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have the perfect way to celebrate both passions. Attend Anthropologie’s Fall Fashion Show this Thursday night, October 11 in support of Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Over 25 Anthropologie stores across [...]
By Michelle Reese Chef Marcie Turney's Nashville hot buns are a favorite first-course option on both the lunch and dinner menu at Bud & Marilyn's. (Photo by Michelle Reese) Restaurant Week is in full swing in Center City featuring special discounted three-course dinner menus at some of the area’s best restaurants for only [...]
The largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia area is coming up. If you are all about sustainability Green Fest is for you. With over 100 exhibitors and vendors, Greenfest is the place to learn about living sustainably while having fun. This event has something for everyone: shopping for local green wares, great food, live music, [...]
Philadelphia will soon be testing the limits of cheesy-pepperoni goodness as they serve up eight acres of pizza at the Pizzadelphia Fest. This fest, the first of its kinds, is scheduled for July 14. It will bring together some of the city’s top pizza chefs, DJs and culinary entertainers. The main event will be all [...]
