'Halloween in Philly, End of Mural Arts Month, & More’ It's Halloween weekend in Philadelphia. Who gets spooked very easily. Who loves Halloween! So many attractions that will scare the bejesus out of you. Have you been to Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary? Don't miss this attraction, that's if you dare. There is an article mentioned below that gives you a complete run down of the many Halloween activities for this weekend. Love the arts? Mural Arts Month ends soon … [Read more...]
Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef
October 25, 2012 By
'Delicious Roast Beef Sandwiches in South Philly' Nick's Roast Beef, known as the "Old Original" Nick's Roast Beef, is a family owned operation. The first one opened in 1938 and is in South Philadelphia. The 2nd location is in Springfield, Pennsylvania, which opened in 1998. Then there is a 3rd Nick's that opened in May of 2012, which is located in the MarketPlace at XFinity Live. Original Nick's Roast Beef Experience & Atmosphere Nick's Roast Beef in South Philly is not your typical … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Halloween in Philadelphia
October 19, 2012 By
'Philadelphia Film Festival, Halloween in Philly, Mural Arts Month, & Exhibits’ It's definitely fall and with fall comes Halloween. Who loves Halloween, the cooler weather, eating candy, and much more. Have you been to Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary? It's a must do attraction, that's if you want to scare yourself to death. Want to get spooked? Check out the many Halloween activities that will be sure to scare your socks off. Did you know : Philadelphia was named … [Read more...]
Titanic Sails into Philadelphia – Exploring the Mysteries of a Tragic Wreck
October 18, 2012 By
'The Titanic Artifact Exhibit - Showcasing more than 300 Legendary Artifacts' The Titanic Exhibit comes to the Franklin Institute, celebrating 100 years of a tragic incident that took place on April 15, 1912. At the time, this ship was the largest in the world and was carrying 2,224 passengers and crew. Colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, UK to New York City, the sinking of the Titanic caused the deaths of 1,502 people in one of the deadliest peacetime … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Eagles – Is The Season Over With at 3-3 Record?
October 16, 2012 By
'Eagles Football - Playoffs or Bust' We all know that the Philadelphia Eagles fan base are some of the toughest, most knowledgeable, and passionate fans in the country. Sometimes we get to excited and passionate and not think things through, criticizing very easily. It just comes with the territory, right? The Eagles are now 3-3 and one game behind the New York Giants. Sure, the season is still somewhat young, with 10 games remaining. Sure, they beat the Baltimore Ravens and the New York … [Read more...]
Mural Arts Program in Philly – Fun with Art
October 15, 2012 By
'Creating Awareness with Art while having Fun' , History of the Mural Arts Program The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program began in 1984 through the Mayor Wilson Goode era as the Anti-Graffiti Network. The main purpose was to reach out to graffiti writers and redirect their artistic energies of destructive graffiti and apply it to constructive mural painting projects. This program, since it's inception, has produced over 3,000 murals which have adorned the affection of many … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Halloween, Mural Arts Month & more
October 12, 2012 By
'Halloween in Philly, Mural Arts Month, Art, History & Many Festivals’ Halloween is in full swing in the City of Brotherly Love. Who loves Halloween, the cooler weather, and the Fall festive events in the city. There are several festivals this weekend, Mural Arts Month, and a few special art exhibits. Want to get spooked? Check out the many Halloween activities that will be sure to scare your socks off. Important reminder – If you haven’t checked out the Open Air nightly event, it … [Read more...]
Washington Square in Philadelphia
October 11, 2012 By
'Host to the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier' Washington Square, also known as Washington Square Park, was one of Philadelphia's five original squares as laid out in 1682 by William Penn's surveyor. This 6.4-acre Southeast Square is nestled in a great part of the city and is kept very clean, which is now part of Independence National Historical Park. History of Washington Square The Square was once used to graze animals and for burials by city's African American community in the … [Read more...]
Design Philadelphia Festival – Creating Influence
October 9, 2012 By
'Solving Problems & Enhancing Daily Life within the City' The 8th Annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival returns this week, honoring its vital role of design within the region, celebrating the City of Philadelphia's contemporary significance as a center for creative advancement. DesignPhiladelphia demonstrates, supports and promotes the ability that design has to generate innovation, solve problems, enhance daily life, and influence both the perception and economics of the … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Friday Arts, Halloween, more
October 5, 2012 By
'Halloween, First Friday, Mural Arts Month, & Many Festivals’ The month of October in Philadelphia is full of many wonderful events. Choosing which ones might be the hardest part. Do you love the arts? Not only is today First Friday, but it's Mural Arts Month. Want to get spooked? Check out the many Halloween activities that will be sure to scare your socks off. Love the cooler weather and festivals. Check out the Old City Seaport Festival, in which you can see a Pirate Battle, or hang out … [Read more...]
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