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Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Events in the City
Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia is less of a holiday and more of a citywide ritual. It is the unofficial start of summer, the weekend…
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Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition 1876: The World’s Fair That Changed Everything
Philadelphia played a defining role in the history of world fairs by hosting the Centennial Exposition, the first official world’s fair in the United States,…
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Fairmount Park’s Performance Venues Highlighted in New Book
Historian and archivist Jack McCarthy has authored a new book that highlights the origin of Fairmount Park’s performance venues, writes Kimberly Haas for Hidden City.…
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New Temporary Pop-Up Museum Coming to Market East This Summer Amid Revitalization Efforts
Revisit 1876, a new pop-up museum exhibition set to open in late June is part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the struggling Market East…
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public…
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Philadelphia Named One of the 100 Best Cities in the World, See Where It Ranks
A new report ranking the 100 best cities in the world based on livability, lovability, and prosperity includes the City of Brotherly Love as one…
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Washington Post Includes Fairmount Park on List of 7 Best U.S. City Parks
The United States is filled with several city parks that are worth planning a trip around and one is right here in Philadelphia, writes Hannah…
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Philadelphia Welcomes New $15M State-of-the-Art Equestrian Arena in Fairmount Park
The new state-of-the-art McCausland Arena has opened in Fairmount Park, ready to host the Philadelphia Arena Polo Championship on September 27, writes Peter Crimmins for…
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Inexpensive or Free Summer Activities in Greater Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities for the kids or ways to cool off in the air conditioning, the Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide…
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Mann Center to Close After Season for $70M Renovation Project in Preparation for 50th Anniversary
In preparation for its 50th anniversary and the nation’s 250th, the Mann Center will close at the end of the season in October for a…
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Discover Fairmount: Underrated Museums, Lush Parks, and Outstanding Food in Philly’s Laid-Back Corner
Fairmount delivers a rare mix of overlooked museums, standout parks, and stellar spots to eat and drink, all of which are tied together by a…
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Abbott Elementary’s Season 4 Finale Showcases Please Touch Museum
As “Abbott Elementary” aired its season four finale last week, the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park was front and center, writes Kristen Hunt for…
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House of the Week: Charming Cape Cod in East Falls
A charming cape cod home set on a lovely 6,570-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in East Falls. This…
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These Popular Spots Make Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘Best of Philly’ Fun and Games List
Philadelphia has much to offer when it comes to entertainment, and these popular spots have made their way onto the 50th iteration of the Philadelphia…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write…
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Leo the Lion, MGM Mascot During the 1920s, Retired to the Philadelphia Zoo
Leo the Lion, who appeared in the Metro Goldwyn-Meyer logo that preceded its films from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement days at the Philadelphia…
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Top Summer Activities in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau invites you to uncover the city’s hidden treasures this summer and indulge in a unique urban escape. Here are…
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