'More Than Just Special Burgers in Philadelphia' Spot Gourmet Burgers, Steaks and Pork is a food truck located in University City section of Philadelphia. Started on February 20, 2012, owner Josh Kim has brought an unique taste to the city streets with his food truck. Spot Gourmet Burgers, Steaks & Pork Experience & Atmosphere You certainly can't miss this food truck that is usually lined-up with 3-5 other food trucks on 33rd and Arch Streets in University City. Just look for the food … [Read more...]
Manayunk On Ice Festival – Live Ice Sculpturing in Action
February 4, 2013 By
'Turning Solid Blocks of Ice into Art' Have you ever watched Master Ice Carvers sculpt blocks of ice by using chain saws and other tools. Watch them create impressive ice sculptures into art in front of your very own eyes. Come to the Manayunk on Ice Festival on Main Street in Manayunk from February 8-10. There will be live carvings daily and plenty of family fun. The weekend kicks off with a huge ice bonfire on Friday night at 6 pm followed by Fear No Ice performing a theatrical ice … [Read more...]
Ralic’s on South – Bringing Sexy Back to Philadelphia in Seafood
January 26, 2013 By
'Closed - Now Called Headhouse Crab & Oyster' As of October 2013, Ralic's on South has been renamed as Headhouse Crab and Oyster Comapny. Ralic's is a much needed seafood restaurant in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia that is located on South Street in the Head House District. This lovely establishment opened on December 7, 2012 and is a family owned restaurant. Ralic's on South Experience & Atmosphere Ralic's is a 2-story upscale restaurant, seating 180 people, that … [Read more...]
Mummies Visit the Penn Museum
January 25, 2013 By
'Mummy Conservation at the Artifact Lab at Penn Museum' Who wants their mummy. Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Hop on over to University City to where the Penn Museum brings to you, In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. The museum is known for having one of the largest Egyptian collections in the world, home to more than 42,000 ancient artifacts, in which a select portion are held in the Egypt Gallery (the rest are in storage, in traveling exhibitions, and in … [Read more...]
The Philadelphia Museum of Art – Fairmount Park, PA – Museums in Philadelphia
January 3, 2013 By
'Colorful Art In Philly' The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a masterpiece within itself because of it's strong columns in the front of the building, yet it has a soft appealing color and texture to the structure. The Museum is the 3rd largest in the United States while housing over 200 galleries which has spanned over 2,000 years. The face of the Museum is an icon itself because its steps have played a symbolic role in the Rocky movies, where you can see visitors running up … [Read more...]
End 2012 with Philadelphia Fireworks & Begin 2013 with Mummers Parade
December 28, 2012 By
'Leaving 2012 with a Bang' Who is ready to leave 2012 behind and start off 2013 with a bang, on a positive note. We couldn't think of two better events to help you to accomplish this. You can go out with a bang with the fireworks show in Philadelphia, known to be one of the better fireworks shows along the east coast. After you recovery from ringing in the new year, head over to Broad Street for the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day, a long standing Philly tradition dating back to the … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – The Holiday Spirit
December 21, 2012 By
‘Happy Holidays from MyPhillyAlive to You & Your Familys’ Today is the official day of winter. Hope you all have gotten your holiday shopping done. If you haven't finished, there are many holiday attractions in Philadelphia and places to shop, supporting your local small businesses, so we wanted to highlight them for you below. Here are a few places to stop at: The Christmas Village in Love Park, the Reading Terminal Market, the stores in Manayunk, East Passyunk, and so many other … [Read more...]
Philly Pretzel Factory – From Their Warm Ovens to Your Mouth Fresh
December 20, 2012 By
'Hot Out of the Oven, Philly Pretzels Just Like Heaven'' The Philly Pretzel Factory corporate office is located in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, operating in the original building where their first store opened in May 1998. The whole concept was started by Founder and CEO Dan DiZio when he was 11 years of age. As a youngster, Dan sold pretzels on the corner of Roosevelt Blvd and had dreams of opening a store one day. After graduating from college, Dan decided to give it a shot with … [Read more...]
The President’s House in Philadelphia
December 19, 2012 By
'Freedom & Slavery in the Making of a New Nation at the President's House' The President's House, that originally combined slaves and freedom, is located just steps from the Liberty Bell in the Independence National Historical Park. This open-aired site is open 24-hours a day. History of the President's House The President's House was built by Mary Lawrence Masters in 1767, who moved to England in the early days of the Revolutionary War. The house was later bought by Robert Morris, in … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Best of the Best In Philly
December 14, 2012 By
'Family Fun In Philly During The Holidays' It certainly feels like December now with the cold temps. The only thing missing is the snow. Have you gotten into the holiday spirit. There are so many holiday attractions and events in Philadelphia and we wanted to highlight them for you below. Don't forget to support your local small businesses during these holidays by stopping at the Christmas Village in Love Park, the Reading Terminal Market, the stores in Manayunk, and so many other places. … [Read more...]
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