'Beer Enthusiasts - Start Your Engines' It's that time of year again when Philadelphians get excited about Philly Beer Week. Not only those from the city or the surrounding area, but those who specifically come to this week long event for a specific reason from far away. Did you know that Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. All of this would make perfect sense since Philadelphia has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Cities for … [Read more...]
The Liberty Bell – The Symbol of American Independence – Philadelphia, PA
September 18, 2013 By
'Defining American Freedom - The Liberty Bell' Philadelphians are lucky to have the Liberty Bell in Center City Philadelphia, which has been the symbol for American Independence for centuries. History of the Liberty Bell The original Bell was founded by William Penn. The city's bell was used to alert the public to proclamations or civic danger ever since Philadelphia was founded in 1682. As the bell tower was being built in 1751, civic authorities wanted a better bell of quality, so it could … [Read more...]
Where It All Began At Independence Hall – Part of Philadelphia History
September 12, 2013 By
'They Risked Everything - Part of Philadelphia History' . History of Independence Hall Independence Hall is a significant building in American History, to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. It was built between 1732 and 1753 and designed by Edmund Woolley and Andrew Hamilton. Independence Hall can be thought as the birthplace of the United States. It was initially inhabited by the colonial … [Read more...]
First Friday – First Fridays in Old City & Manayunk
March 1, 2013 By
"Art Appreciation in Philly" Ever been to a First Friday in Philadelphia? Do you like art? Like to socialize? First Friday brings the Philadelphia Arts Community together with Philadelphians and those art aficionado's, which takes place in Old City. History of First Friday's in Philadelphia First Friday started in 1991 by a group of galleries and with the help of the Old City Arts Association, allowing art and people coming together in a relaxing setting. First Friday's has grown into one of … [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 – Philly Festivals, Art, Music, Food
September 7, 2012 By
'Celebrating Fun, Excitement, & History’ Summer is over and fall begins it's season. What can fall translate to in Philadelphia. Music festivals, art festivals, food festivals, and just touring the city with cooler weather. So many things to do in Philadelphia, we just can't keep the excitement down. The are several things taking place this weekend: such as the 3-day WHYY Connections Festival, First Fridays in Old City and Penn's Landing, Drink Philly's 1st Phestiv-Ale, a free guided … [Read more...]
Take a Tour with Free and Friendly Tours in Philly
August 3, 2012 By
'Touring the City of Brotherly Love' There are many types of tours in the City of Philadelphia. Free Friendly Tours, which was founded by Mark Simmons and Mike Carwile, is a walking tour which is unique in several ways. Their model, which is a tip-based tour, caught on in Europe in 2006 and became a hit in 2008. As far as I can see, this tour company is the second kind of its nature in the United States. Free and Friendly Tours Experience & Atmosphere Starting with their first tour on … [Read more...]
Get Chills Exploring Independence National Historical Park
July 12, 2012 By
'America's Most Historic Square Mile' Feel the power walking throughout many parts of the Independence National Historical Park while knowing that it was a part of the American Revolution and the nation's founding history. Even though the park itself is 55-acres large, which comprises much of the downtown area known as Center City or the Historic District, the main focal point is within several square blocks which is called Independence Mall. The park has been nicknamed "America's most … [Read more...]
A Memorial for All Imigrants Located at the Irish Memorial
July 9, 2012 By
'Meeting the Irish of the Past' The Irish Memorial, which overlooks the Delaware River, is located in a 1.75 acre park in Penn's Landing, right at the southeast corner of Front and Chestnut Streets. It first opened on October 25, 2003 and is recognized as a National Monument. The Irish Memorial was sculpted by Glenna Goodacre, the artist who sculpted the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C.. The monument is dedicated to the memory of more than one million men, women and children … [Read more...]
Events in Philadelphia – May 24 – World Lupus Day Rally at Love Park, Night Market at Northern Liberties, Live Irish Band at Plough & more
May 24, 2012 By
Events in Philadelphia - World Lupus Day Rally at Love Park, Night Market at Northern Liberties, Live Irish Band at Plough & more 'City of Brotherly Love' Today and tonight are a filled with many events in Philadelphia and we didn't want you to miss any of these. A great day leading into Memorial Day weekend, with more events to come. So stay tuned to our post tomorrow. World Lupus Day Event ~ May 24 ~ 11:45 am to 2:00 pm. The Lupus event is at Love Park. Help raise awareness globally … [Read more...]
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