The Golden Gardner: Five Facts about Local Olympic Champion English Gardner
In the final weekend of the Rio Olympic Games, local track and field star, English Gardner, won a gold medal as part of the women's 4 x100 m. relay. Gardner, 24, born in Philadelphia and raised in Vorhees Township, N.J., is a 2010 graduate of Eastern Regional High School in South Jersey. On Saturday, Aug. 22, [...]
Did-ja know? Phasinating Philly Phacts: History of the Eagles
Are you ready for some football?? Eagles fans are getting pumped, especially after last week's pre-season win against the Buccaneers. On any given Sunday during football season Philadelphia is a sea of green but have you ever wondered about the history of the Eagles? This week's Phasinating Philly Phacts are all about those birds! The [...]
The Man Behind the Mask: 10 Facts about Philadelphia’s Olympic Fencer Miles Chamley-Watson
Miles Chamley-Watson will compete today (Friday, August 12) at the Rio Olympics in the Men's Team Foil. The 2013 World Individual Foil Champion was born in London, but has lived in Philadelphia since age 9. Read on to find out more interesting facts about our very own local swashbuckling Olympian! 1.) Chamley-Watson attended Penn State [...]
Five Fun Facts about The Olympics Games–Including Philadelphia Connections!
The Olympics are here! The XXXI Olympiad officially begins tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Opening Ceremony broadcast on NBC. To celebrate the start of the greatest show on the world's stage, here are Five Fun Facts about the history of the Olympic Games, including some new local connections. Stay tuned in the next [...]
‘It’s like your own personal amusement park ride’—Just a Man and His Cyr Wheel
A little over two years ago, Eric Heitzman saw a video that he thought looked "so incredibly cool." The video was of someone using a Cyr Wheel, an acrobatic apparatus invented for the circus that consists of a large aluminium or steel with a diameter approximately 4-6 inches taller than the performer. The [...]
2016 Happening List Hall of Fame: CrossFit Novem
CrossFit Novem Novem BootCamp 1221 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 215-291-2968 CrossFit Novem & Novem Barbell (On-Ramp Sessions) 1732 Howard Street, Unit B Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-291-2968 Winner: CrossFit CrossFit brings together unique groups of people in pursuit of a common interest – lifelong fitness and well-being. No matter your size, age, or athletic ability, [...]
Five Things You Didn’t Know About This Weekend’s Broad Street Run
It's that time of year again! The Blue Cross Broad Street run will take place on Sunday, May 7. Read on to discover five things about this annual Philadelphia race: 1.) The Broad Street run is the largest 10-mile road race in the United States. 2.) The race was founded in 1980 by Jason Katz, with 1454 [...]
Villanova Victory Parade Photo Recap
Philadelphia is buzzing today as we celebrate the victorious Villanova Wildcats with a parade in Center City. Here are some happening fan photo's from todays event!
5 Things to do Easter Weekend in Philly
It's Easter weekend here in Philly, and as always, there's plenty to do. This holiday weekend, take advantage of spending time with your family and friends and appreciate all that's around you in this beautiful city. Here are 5 suggestions for what to do: 1.) Check out the 34th Memorial Murphy Cup Regatta: Support local schools Temple, [...]