The 2011 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

Philadelphia's Thanksgiving Parade is always a big day on the local calendar. Marching bands, floats and Hollywood stars march down broad ways to give thanks, have fun, and ring in the holiday season. As always the parade is sponsored by 6ABC and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is ground zero for the fun. Check out [...]

Estia: A Glimpse Of Greece

Greek food can be widely varying in quality, and there’s nothing more disappointing than a poor, inauthentic Greek meal. Philadelphians rave over Estia, an authentic Greek eatery that serves up some of the best cuisine in the city. Start with the spectacular cucumber and tomato salad, generously garnished with some of the most toothsome feta [...]

Celebrate First Friday in Philadelphia!

It may only be Wednesday, but since we're halfway through the week, most of us are already looking forward to Friday—especially this week! This Friday marks the First Friday celebration in Philadelphia, so get yourself over to the city of Brotherly Love for Old City's monthly celebration filled with art galleries galore and open air [...]

Amada: Delicious Spanish Tapas From a Real Iron Chef!

Defying the growing number of Spanish-inspired restaurants that emphasize trendiness over taste, Amada offers sophisticated Spanish tapas without all the distracting smoke and mirrors. Owned by award-winning, Next Iron Chef finalist Jose Garces—whose sister restaurant Distrito has had a similar effect on the Tex-Mex saturated world of Mexican food—the restaurant focuses on earthy Mediterranean flavors [...]

Liss Property Group Partners with the Liberty Housing Development Corporation!

Liss Property Group is happy to announce a partnership with Liberty Housing Development Corporation. LHDC is a non-profit community Housing Development Organization specializing in developing housing that is affordable, accessible, and integrated for people with disabilities and their families. They work with existing landlords to create accessible housing within their buildings.   The first project, [...]

Fairmount Park: Get Outside and Get Active in Philadelphia

With the beautiful weather now upon us, Fairmont Park is great place to enjoy the fresh air while surrounded by beautiful scenery. The nominal plot grew out of the Lemon Hill estate of Henry Pratt and continues to be a vital area (all 9,200 acres!) for outdoor appreciation and stunning greenery. There are currently 63 [...]

Nifty Fifty's: Philadelphia's Old Fashioned Diner and the World's Largest Soda Fountain

Nifty Fifty's offers a 1950s diner-style establishment for parties, casual meals, or a quick roadside stop. With the world’s largest soda fountain serving 100 different handcrafted flavors—from birch beer to bubblegum, honey dew lemon to vanilla peach—the restaurant specializes in old fashioned American diner food. Morning breakfast options include several filling platters, omelets, and egg [...]

Spring is in the Air . . . Get Out There and Volunteer in the Philadelphia Area!

Sometimes it takes a little push, but volunteering in your community is a great way to spend your time, and feel great about helping out a cause that benefits those in need. Spring has sprung, so why not mark the change of seasons with a pledge to volunteer your time? And don’t worry, there are [...]

The Insectarium: Philadelphia's Creepy-Crawly Lover's Paradise

There’s no need to get bugged out over bugs once you’ve gotten up close and personal with them at The Insectarium. This all-insect museum is the largest in the country and boasts thousands of mounted creepy crawlies, live species exhibits, and plenty of interactive displays for visitors of every age. Open since 1992, the museum [...]

Kao Tip: A Great Stop in Philadelphia if You're in the Mood for Thai

Kao Tip appears to be a fairly standard Thai restaurant from the outside, but it serves a stand-out menu of Thai favorites once you venture in. The atmosphere is low-key and usually fairly quiet, making the service quick and attentive. The early bird special is a great bargain if you come before 7 p.m. during [...]

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