(photo by Hughe Dillon) Old City Eats is back - with a summer-long happy hour at a record 50 restaurants! Old City District kicks off summer with the Old City Eats Block Party on Thursday, June 20th. Second Street will be closed down at Market from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as dozens [...]
By Brenna Luczyszyn Who says you have to escape the city to experience nature? Philadelphia is full of places to experience the great outdoors—while also discovering the art, culture, and cuisine that the city is known for. As the summer begins to heat up, locals and visitors alike will find places to visit that are [...]
Philadelphians will put their feet to the pavement on Sunday, June 9, for the inaugural Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K run/walk at the Philadelphia Zoo. The event benefits Beyond Celiac whose mission is to advance research to find treatment options and, eventually, a cure for celiac disease. Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K is a fun [...]
Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to honoring American soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country. In addition, Memorial Weekend has also become a sort of un-official start to Summer Fun. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the long weekend (and honor the true reason for the holiday) in Philly. [...]
(Photo courtesy of London Grill) After nearly 30 years of running the Fairmount favorite, Terry Berch and Chef Michael McNally are closing London Grill. The formerly married couple took over the restaurant in 1991, and Berch has stated that with this many years under their belts, both owners in their 60s, and changes [...]
(Photo Credit: Aversa PR & Events) It's that time of year where it seems that all of Philadelphia comes out of hibernation; yet we haven't hit the sweltering days of summer that has everyone running for the air conditioning. Yes, it's the perfect season for festivals! Pick your favorites, or hit them [...]
(Photo provided by Aversa PR & Events) The Evil Genius Beer Garden officially opens on Friday, April 19. Celebrate the first full season for this Kensington hot spot at a beach-style party themed after the movie Point Break, starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. Drink under the starry skies with tiki cups, grass [...]
By Michelle Reese ZOO Keys are back! If you grew up going to the Philadelphia Zoo anytime during the 1960s through the early 2000s, it's likely that you remember the plastic keys that you could use around the zoo to find out various zoo facts. Well, after over a decade of [...]
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner! Celebrate the holiday with a skate party with the Easter bunny, an Easter egg decorating workshop, or aboard a Philadelphia ship. Here is your comprehensive guide to all things Easter in the City of Brotherly Love! Family & Community Events Buttercream Egg Decorating Workshop Shane [...]
a.bar and sister restaurant a.kitchen are raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in support of former AKA team member Anne Pagsuguiron (shown here). Anne was diagnosed and treated for leukemia. This spring you can give back while enjoying delicious food and cocktails! The popular Rittenhouse Square cocktail spot a.bar and sister [...]
