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The Schmitter at McNally's Tavern
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Don’t miss this century-old Chestnut Hill tavern and its famous cheesesteak with a twist

McNally’s Tavern and its Schmitters have become so iconic that some locals even stop by in their wedding dresses.

2 weeks ago

 Images like these, depicting the Battle of Vertières, a major battle of the Second War of Haitian Independence, fueled fears of slave rebellion in the United States. (Wikimedia Commons)
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History
Philadelphia

WHYY, Penn’s 250th anniversary series: How the French and Haitian Revolutions intersect with American Independence

The latest event in the series recounted Haiti’s fight for independence and how Haitian immigrants led to Philly’s role as capital of the catering industry.

2 weeks ago

Stacy Sivinski and her family
Home & Family
Philadelphia

Mother’s Day celebrated with simple moments and family time in Princeton

“Every moment is special, and even the hard ones teach you something,” said one New Jersey mother.

2 weeks ago

children and parents making art
Home & Family
Philadelphia

Families make art for Mother’s Day at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

This year’s Mother’s Day is the first since the passing of co-founder Isaiah Zagar.

2 weeks ago

Tennis in the Streets
Community Events
Delaware
Sports

Tennis in the Streets brings 500 Wilmington students together through sport and community

Kids from all over the city learned more than tennis in Rodney Square at USTA’s Tennis in the Streets.

2 weeks ago

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Michael Kellerman, president of the Foundation for Delaware County
Business
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Delco Gives raises more than $2.5M for local nonprofits in its third year

More than 300 nonprofits across Delaware County participated in this year’s 24-hour fundraising blitz.

2 weeks ago

Taylor Schmalz, the director of collections and interpretation at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

America’s first Mother’s Day happened right here in Philly, but its founder wasn’t a fan of the day’s commercialization

While you’re celebrating the important women in your life this weekend, you can thank Philly-based Anna Jarvis, who created the holiday over 100 years ago.

2 weeks ago

Boozy Ice Cream at Tipsy Scoop's new Philly location
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Tipsy Scoop is bringing the buzz to the Rittenhouse ice cream scene

Thanks to tough Pa. liquor laws, getting the store to Philly was no small feat.

2 weeks ago

Kathryn Ott Lovell, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation
Community Events
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly officially launches tourism season, ‘welcoming the nation’ as America250 events ramp up

The third annual Philly Opener kicks off what tourism leaders say will be a "once-in-a-generation year of history."

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Philadelphia
Sports

Joel Embiid is out for Game 2 of the 76ers’ series against the Knicks with ankle and hip injuries

Embiid struggled through a short night in the Knicks' Game 1 victory, scoring 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting in 25 minutes before the starters were benched.

2 weeks ago

Center City District Philadelphia
Business
Philadelphia
Real Estate
Billy Penn

Philly nonprofit spurs popups to give small businesses the spotlight on Market Street

Meantime is a nonprofit that temporarily places local entrepreneurs in vacant retail spaces. Their latest project places six popup businesses along Market Street.

2 weeks ago

An Airbus A319 jetliner, belonging to Spirit Airlines, landing
New Jersey
Travel

Atlantic City International Airport finds new service to replace flights lost in Spirit Airlines shutdown

Destinations will be the same, for the most part, but the frequency of flights will lessen as the new carriers ramp up service.

3 weeks ago

N. American Street in Philly’s Olde Kensington neighborhood
Community Events
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Kensington’s Nanny Goat Fest celebrates Philly’s Irish heritage and neighborhood’s resilience

The street festival with live music, vendors and food trucks begins after the commemoration of a new historical marker for the Kensington Riots of 1844.

3 weeks ago

Claire Marrazzo Greenwood speaks
Economy
Philadelphia

The Philly-area economy is ‘sluggish,’ report suggests. A new partnership says family-sustaining wages are key to reversing it

A recent Brookings report found that a lack of economic coordination has led to Philly falling behind other cities and the loss of thousands of jobs.

3 weeks ago

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the Chase Center on the Riverfront
Community Events
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

‘Knowledge is power:’ 600 expected at Delaware Latino Summit to drive civic voice, unity and economic impact

About 600 attendees are expected to gather in Wilmington for a summit that focuses on civic engagement, economic power, education and immigration.

3 weeks ago

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