Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Pope Francis, 4th Friday, Last Weekend Of Spruce Street Harbor Park, Oktoberfest Festivals and More!

'Autumn Is Upon Us In Philly'  This weekend kicks off with 4th Friday at Headhouse District and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend enjoy  Pope events, the end of Spruce Street Harbor Park, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend ends with the Philadelphia Eagles playing the New York Jets and an Irish Session at the Plough and the Stars. Tip: If you haven't done so in recent … [Read more...]

2015 Pope Francis Visit To Philadelphia Guide

'AMOR Means Love In Spanish' Pope Francis' visit is right around the corner, and many Philadelphia residents have had mixed feelings about how the city will be operating. The Papal will be in the City of Brotherly Love September 26 and 27, yet the city itself will be in a major shut down mode from September 25 to the 28. Some residents will be staying put this weekend, some will be attending the events, while others will be leaving the city on mini vacations. Whatever one decides to do, … [Read more...]

Pope Visit To Philadelphia 2015: Road Closures and More Details

'Road, Highway & Bridge Closures In Philadelphia For Papal Visit' Some are calling it the Popacalypse‬. In what will be the largest planned event in Philadelphia history, yesterday, Mayor Nutter announced the traffic box and key information about Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September. Major key point to remember. Mayor Nutter said that vehicles that exit the green zone, aka the "traffic box", on or after September 25 will not be allowed to return until early September 28. … [Read more...]