The features listed here include both feature articles on some aspect of Philadelphia, and special sections such as Free in Philadelphia. Listings here will change seasonally, based on special events, so come back often.
Feature Articles
- Philly Cheesesteaks
- The battle has raged for decades – who makes the best cheesesteak in the City of Brotherly Love? The uninitiated might not know where to begin when ordering their first Philly cheesesteak – the amount of choices is staggering, both in ingredient options and establishments.
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- Spring Blooms
- Philadelphia celebrates the most vibrant season of the year by sponsoring a series of outdoor and garden events that provide yet another excuse to revel in the refreshing weather.
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- Philadelphia Breweries
- Over a hundred years ago, Philadelphia was viewed as the greatest brewing city in the Western hemisphere. From home-brewed meads to frothy lagers, robust stouts to fruity ales, this city’s reputation for producing able-bodied, refreshing beer goes back centuries.
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- Spring Garden Street Nightlife
- Spring Garden St. is a two way avenue-split down the middle for a few blocks to allow for an elusive trolley service that runs between Front St. on its East all the way until it hits Pennsylvania Ave. at the Art Museum Plaza.
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- Northern Liberties & Fishtown
- North of the Ben Franklin Bridge in the Eastern region of the city is a neighborhood of Philadelphia that offers reasonable, rentable rowhomes and alternative, hipster chic nightlife.
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- Philly Murals
- How can you prevent graffiti on city buildings and infrastructure but still promote a passion for art and inspiration amidst a landscape of grey walls, abandoned lots, and low rent housing projects?
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- Galileo Exhibit
- Italian physicist and astronomer Galileo, one of the major figures in the Scientific Revolution, is often called “the Father of Modern Science, ” His contributions to the development of the telescope and his subsequent observations, as well as his innovative approach to the scientific methods helped him become one of the most renowned pioneers of the field.
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Philadelphia Features Listings
- Best of Philadelphia
- The City of Brotherly Love is a cultural hub of activity, encompassing the arenas of art, science, history, urban aesthetics, and fun.
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- Family Activities
- Family-friendly activities abound in Philadelphia, from the educational (but never boring) Franklin Institute of Science and Academy of Natural Sciences to the thrills of Six Flags.
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- Free in Philadelphia
- Many of the city's historic destinations are free, such as Independence Hall and the memorials, but Philadelphia offers lots of other free activities as well, including a visit to the historic and stunning Bartram’s Gardens.
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