Fairmount
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3 Philadelphia Cultural Institutions Organizations Propose Creating a Children’s World Fair in 2026
The Please Touch Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Mann Center for the Performing Arts have partnered on a proposal to create a Children’s World Fair and implement it as part of the 2026 celebrations, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently in its initial concept and planning phase, the fair would take…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Launches New Spring Break Exhibit Focused on Sports and Recreation
Eastern State Penitentiary, heralded as the world’s first true penitentiary, has reframed its reputation from what it was more than 180 years ago. The historic site recently debuted a new spring break exhibit to attract individuals of all ages, writes David Matthau for WHYY. According to Damon McCool, Eastern State Penitentiary’s senior specialist of research…
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WSJ: Why Eastern State Penitentiary Became a Popular Wedding Venue in Philadelphia
In 2021, Christina Spence and her husband Ricky Scalia eloped and got married at Eastern State Penitentiary and it had to do with the fact that Spence wanted to have a simple wedding, writes Joel Millman for The Wall Street Journal. “My cousin got married in a castle. We wanted to have a unique stress…
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The Boozy Mutt Officially Opens Its Doors in Fairmount
After nearly two years of building and preparation, husband-and-wife duo Sam and Allison Mattiola have officially opened The Boozy Mutt, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Boozy Mutt is a new dog-friendly bar and restaurant located at the former venue of North Star Bar in Fairmount. The 7,500-square-foot property includes a 3,120-square-foot expansive…
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Fairmount Park is Home to a Japanese Oasis
Among the many Colonial and Federal-style mansions in Fairmount Park, there is a hidden architectural gem that even many longtime locals do not know exists, writes Lauren Griffin for the Hidden City. Shofuso is a 17th-century style traditional Japanese guesthouse that has been standing in the garden since 1958. The unique house is a site…
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House of the Week: Luxury Townhouse in Fairmount
A luxury townhouse with three bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in the heart of Fairmount. This exceptional residence has been elevated to the pinnacle of luxury with an array of premium features. It immediately impresses with the lovely foyer with hardwood floors, decorative marble accents, and access to…
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Eastern State Penitentiary Ranked Second Most Haunted Place in the World
Eastern State Penitentiary is visited by thousands of tourists each year, and recently added a new distinction as the world’s second most haunted place in the world, writes Fionnuala Boyle for Irish Star. Recently, Planet Cruise analyzed TripAdvisor data to come up with the list, using search words such as “spooky,” “scary,” and “haunted.” Eastern…
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Philadelphia Native Kristen Welker Makes Her Debut as New ‘Meet the Press’ Moderator
Philadelphia native Kristen Welker made her debut as the new moderator of Meet the Press, NBC’s flagship politics show, on Sunday, writes Rob Tornoe and Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During her debut, the show aired a pre-taped interview between Welker and former President Donald Trump, which was his first appearance on NBC in…
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