'Halloween Party For A Good Cause!' Tragedy strikes us in many ways. If you haven't heard, a fire ripped through the iconic Bridget Foy's restaurant and bar at the corner of 2nd and South Streets in the South Street Headhouse District Wednesday morning, October 25 starting around 1:15 am. Bridget Foy's has been like a "Cheers" too so many for 40 years since being opened in 1978 by John Foy. The current owner is John's daughter, Bridget Foy, who has kept the restaurant as a cornerstone of … [Read more...]
Bowie Birthday Bash With Candy Volcano At The TLA On South Street January 7, 2017!
December 22, 2016 By
'Remembering David Bowie!' Calling all David Bowie lovers! Celebrate the life of Bowie through his music! The 70’s Glam Rock tribute band, Candy Volcano, is at it again celebrating the birthday of the main man, David Bowie live at the TLA January 7, 2017. This amazing group of musicians and 12+ singers/independent artists re-imagine the glitter, glam and glitz of Bowie’s early years. With Philly Loves Bowie week happening all around them, Candy Volcano will be the first of several Bowie … [Read more...]
Bloktoberfest Invades South Street!!
October 6, 2016 By
'Beer, Food, Music, Philly' Cool weather, cool people and cool beers for good causes. Bloktoberfest returns for it's 9th year on South Street on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9 pm in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. This neighborhood festival is a free-to-attend all-ages festival which features four blocks of food, craft beer and live music from Broad to 18th Streets on South Street. You can buy your beer tickets in advance or purchase them the day of the event in person. But the … [Read more...]
The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk Extension
July 11, 2016 By
'Bridging the Gap - South Street Bridge to Major Bike Trail' The time has finally come to take a stroll on the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk. It will be like walking on water with the sparkling lights of the Center City skyline in the background. The Boardwalk is the first extension of the Schuylkill River Trail in ten years, completed in October 2014, which connects the City’s South Street Bridge to a very popular trail at Locust Street. This new stretch of super walkway … [Read more...]
O’Neals Pub Goes Crazy With NFL Draft Day, Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo!
April 29, 2015 By
'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' Looking for a bar to enjoy upcoming events such as the NFL Draft, the Kentucky Derby and or Cinco de Mayo! Check out O'Neals Pub, located on 3rd Street in the South Street Headhouse District right off of South Street. This bar friendly atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Getting you into the spirit of that event for the day, not only with drink and food specials, but with giveaways and such! NFL Draft 2015 ~ April 30 - May 2 Calling all … [Read more...]
South Street Headhouse Spring Festival’s Food and Drinks
April 28, 2015 By
'Foodies Unite' Get ready to bring your appetite and walking shoes. The South Street Headhouse Spring Festival brings 7 blocks of food, live music, arts and crafts, a kid zone and much more. You can get the full scoop here: Food, Live Music, Family Fun & More Guests will be able to try food from 30+ restaurants, bars, food trucks and vendors. We had the pleasure of sampling some food and drinks prior to the event, and we can tell you that you all are in for a treat. Some of the food … [Read more...]
Philly Zombie Crawl ~ Walk and Drink With The UnDead
March 27, 2015 By
'Partying With Zombies Along South Street' Run for your lives, the Zombies are coming! You might watch the television series Walking Dead or love watching the movie, Night Of The Living Dead, all while getting mesmerized by the Zombies. No matter the case, here is your chance to walk with other Zombies and join the Philly Zombie Crawl, which is scheduled for March 27. You get to be creative and put on your scariest Zombie attire while walking up and down South Street. The Zombie party … [Read more...]
Founding Fathers Sports Bar and Grill – Sports Bars in Philadelphia
February 5, 2015 By
'Enjoying Good Beer, Food, and Sports with Friends!' Founding Fathers Sports Bar and Grill, which had it's Grand Opening on December 12, 2014, is an upscale sports bar and grill on South Street right at Graduate Hospital's northern edge. The name Founding Fathers is unique and refreshing considering that the Founding Fathers that we know of today are those individuals of the Thirteen British Colonies in North America who led the American Revolution against the authority of the British … [Read more...]
Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia
November 28, 2014 By
'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our favorite local … [Read more...]
Night Market Philadelphia
September 30, 2014 By
'Excellent Street Food Festivals Presented by the Food Trust' Night Market Philadelphia is one of the city's premier street food festivals. It has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year. Each Night Market Festival spotlights a different Philly neighborhood, showcasing excellent food from local restaurants and Philly's finest food trucks. These events also include live music, the vibrant arts and culture scene. It's basically become a food party that will take place three plus … [Read more...]
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