Christmas Village in Baltimore Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Cocktail Bar, Vegan Options, Largest Footprint

Christmas Village in Baltimore Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Cocktail Bar, Vegan Options, Largest Footprint

Christmas Village in Baltimore will return to Inner Harbor to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Season with new surprises and more Christmas cheer!  For 2023, look for the largest footprint ever, a record number of vendors, a new outdoor winter bar, the addition of Christmas cocktails, five new sausages, new vegan options, later evening hours and a new location for the Christmas Village Tree. Charm City's beloved holiday tradition is back to transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, authentic indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, with previews on November 18th and 19th.

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Top Fall Festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween Happenings in the Philadelphia Region

Top Fall Festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween Happenings in the Philadelphia Region

Fall is the best time of year in the Philadelphia region. Here are ten events, festivals and haunted attractions to add to your Fall Festival, Spooky Season and Oktoberfest bucket lists. With offerings for families to grown-ups, and in locations on the Main Line to Bucks County to Philadelphia, there's something for everyone. Get out your calendar and invite your friends. 

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East Passyunk Announces New Music Festival with Five Stages, Dozens of Acts, Food, Family Fun

East Passyunk Announces New Music Festival with Five Stages, Dozens of Acts, Food, Family Fun

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District presents the inaugural East Passyunk Music Festival, sponsored by Samuels Seafood, Giordano Garden Groceries, Penn Beer and WXPN on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11am to 6pm. The all day, all ages family-friendly music and food festival will take over East Passyunk from Broad to Dickinson streets.

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Philadelphia Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of two threatened sloth bear cubs. The cubs were born January 2, 2023, at 3:53am and 4:16am to 10-year-old mom Kayla and 10-year-old dad Bhalu. This is the second successful birth of this species at the Zoo in the last four years, and marks the first successful pair of cubs of this species born in more than 30 years at the Zoo. Mom and cubs are doing well and the Zoo's animal team continues to monitor their health via camera in their behind-the-scenes den. Kayla is showing great maternal behavior and has been in constant physical contact with the infants since birth. The sex of the cubs has not yet been determined and names have not been chosen. They will NOT be visible to the public until April when mom decides it is time for them to venture out.

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Main Line Today Restaurant Week Returns with Largest Line-up Ever Featuring 40+ Restaurants

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Returns with Largest Line-up Ever Featuring 40+ Restaurants

Main Line Today and Today Media are proud to announce the return of Main Line Today Restaurant Week, running from February 26 to March 11, 2023. The 14-day culinary celebration brings together the talents of top chefs, restaurants and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. More than 40 restaurants - the most ever- have signed up including newcomers Twenty One Pips, White Dog, Buena Onda and The Pullman Restaurant & Bar. The roster also includes the most celebrated names in the region, including Autograph Brasserie, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Lola's Garden, Pizzeria Vetri Devon, Savona, Stove and Tap, Terrain Cafe The Refectory and more. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course or four-course prix fixe menus with expanded price points to showcase the diversity of the Main Line dining scene. For lunch look for $25, $30, and/or $35 menus (plus beverage, tax and gratuity) or for dinner look for $30, $45, and/or $55 menus (plus beverage, tax and gratuity). Restaurants can choose what works best for them, offering lunch, dinner, or both—dine-in or takeout. Foodies from across the tri-state area are invited to save the date, make their reservations, and come hungry.

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Lincoln Mill Haunted House Presents Valentine's Themed Haunted House in Manayunk

Lincoln Mill Haunted House Presents Valentine's Themed Haunted House in Manayunk

Philadelphia's scariest new haunted attraction is reopening its doors for a one-night only pop-up event on Saturday, February 11th. Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents Viktor's Valentine: A Dark Love Story featuring candlelight-only tours through the depths of the famous mill at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk. Guests will descend through the hidden chamber and into the darkness where a blackout experience will heighten the senses. Be prepared to come up close and personal with the inhabitants of the mill - and keep close watch for the ghost of Viktor's Valentine. Warning: Proceed with caution as this experience is meant to be scary. Over 30 scare-actors will bring the experience to life. Candlelight tours leave between 6:30pm and 10:00pm, with tickets only $25 per person or $45 per couple. All tickets include access before and after to the deck overlooking the Schuylkill River. Souvenir t-shirts are also available for only $12.00 when purchased in advance.

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Stove and Co. Restaurant Group Announces New Boutique Steakhouse Heading to Malvern

Stove and Co. Restaurant Group Announces New Boutique Steakhouse Heading to Malvern

Stove and Co. Restaurant Group continues its takeover of the Main Line and Western Suburbs with news of a new boutique restaurant opening in Malvern this winter. Owners Justin Weathers and Joe Monnich announce Joey Chops will open this February at 245 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355. The new concept will take over the former home of Stove and Tap Malvern. Joey Chops will put a modern twist on the classic American steakhouse, with woodfired prime cuts, bright flavors, amazing seafood, new classic cocktails, and outstanding service. The 7,500 square foot restaurant and bar space will feature 135+ seats in the main dining room, private dining room, indoor bar and outdoor bar and lounge spaces. Renovations are currently underway, and will include all new furniture, the addition of tablecloths and new décor, a softening of the space, a new private dining room and event space, updates the the floorplan, and an extended selection of spirits and wines. When opened, Joey Chops will join other Stove and Co. concepts that include DePaul's Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse in Ardmore, Al Pastor in Exton, Stove and Tap in West Chester and Lansdale, Revival Pizza Pub in Exton Springs, and GBU (Good Bad and Ugly) in West Chester. 

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Inis Nua Theatre Presents American Premiere of Queer Love Story Meet Me at Dawn

Inis Nua Theatre Presents American Premiere of Queer Love Story Meet Me at Dawn

Inis Nua Theatre Company premieres the first Mainstage production of their 19th season with the American premiere of Meet Me at Dawn, written by Scottish playwright Zinnie Harris. Meet Me at Dawn will be directed by Sam Tower and stars Hannah Gold and Jackie Soro. The show runs from February 15 until March 5, 2023 for a total of 15 performances. All performances will take place at the Louis Bluver Theatre at The Theatres at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street in Philadelphia.

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Airports and Armadillos: Philadelphia Zoo Teams Up with PHL International to Bring Animals to Airport

Airports and Armadillos: Philadelphia Zoo Teams Up with PHL International to Bring Animals to Airport

Philadelphia Zoo’s education team and animal ambassadors are connecting travelers to species from around the globe. The partnership, which started in 2019 and then was paused by the COVID-19 pandemic, is now back on a regular schedule to delight travelers and create joyful discovery of animals and habitats. Each month, the Philadelphia Zoo team will bring in ambassador animals to teach (and surprise) travelers as they wait for their flight, grab something to eat, or simply travel from security to their gate.

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New Italian Steakhouse Announced to Open in Northern Liberties with Vibe Dining

New Italian Steakhouse Announced to Open in Northern Liberties with Vibe Dining

Northern Liberties Restaurant Row will get a stunning new steakhouse that will bring vibe dining to Philadelphia. Restaurateur and Co-Owner Justin Veasey, and partners Mike Connors and William Muhr Jr., announce that SIN Philadelphia will open at 1102 Germantown Avenue, on the ground level of The Beverly - a 51 luxury Beverly Hills-inspired apartment complex is also slated to open later this year. SIN, which stands for Steak Italian Nightlife, will bring the dinner experience up a notch by pairing an upscale meal, Instagram ready cocktails and the perfect aesthetic with music and entertainment. The 4,750 square feet space will feature a main dining room, sweeping bar and private dining room/event space for a total of 200 seats. From the kitchen, SIN will serve great homemade cuisine with a menu of unique selections that are delivered in a high-end and show-stopping way that compliments the vibes of the space and the entertainment. The scratch kitchen will deliver authentic Italian cuisine, homemade pastas and high-end steaks. For a dish to remember, SIN will feature the experience of "cheese wheel" homemade pasta served tableside. For Sunday brunch, look for an all day celebration that starts early at 9:30am and goes into the early evening. For the bar program, look for 50-75 wines by the bottle, 10 by the glass and a focus on martini and unique cocktails.

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