August 13, 2024

Fashion District Partners with the School District of Philadelphia with Back-2-School Bus Tour & Giveaway

August 13, 2024/ Fashion District/ Kory Aversa

Fashion District Philadelphia is teaming up with The School District of Philadelphia to help Philadelphia families head back to school this fall. Celebrate back-to-school season as the School District's Back-2-School Bus Tour will make a special stop at The District on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The two organizations will prepare Philly youth for a great school year with complimentary backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last), back-to-school information, no charge immunizations and physicals, education activities for kids, school registration, Parent Portal help, and of course fun games, treats and other surprises. The festivities will include a parade with the 76ers Drumline, The Sixers Stixers, music from @DJb_all, and a Fashion Show presented by Philly Fashion Week including a full contest for the kids to win great prizes. Businesses in The District will also offer specials, promotions and events during the event. Individuals and corporations looking to help set-up local families for success are encouraged to donate new backpacks and school supplies by dropping them off at Levi's (Level 2R). The District is located at 901 Market Street, in Center City Philadelphia.

August 06, 2024

WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University Partner to Celebrate Stories of Black Joy and Resilience

August 06, 2024/ Temple University/ Kory Aversa

Public media station WHYY, StoryCorps and Temple University are delighted to announce their collaboration on an exciting new initiative, “Brightness in Black,” as part of StoryCorps’ 2024 Mobile Tour. This partnership aims to highlight and celebrate the richness of Black experiences through personal stories that showcase joy, resilience and cultural pride. The StoryCorp airstream is now open for appointments from its location on the campus of Temple University through September 6th.

May 28, 2024

Philly Pride March and Festival to Feature America's Largest Rainbow Flag, Drag Race Headliner

May 28, 2024/ Galaei/ Kory Aversa

Philly Pride 365: A Program of Galaei invites the entire LGBTQ+ to celebrate Pride 2024: Be You at the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2024. This year's theme is inspired by the 55th anniversary of Stonewall. After 55 years of struggle, striving, progress, and overcoming, Philly Pride 365 a program of Galaei encourages the LGBTQ+ community to come out, celebrate, and “BE YOU” on June 2nd 2024, and throughout the year! The Pride March will form and organize at 6th and Walnut at 10:30am and end in the Philadelphia Gayborhood. Watch for the largest rainbow pride flag in America, this year expanded to 400 feet long. All LGBTQ communities and allies are welcome to join the march, with no registration required. Floats and vehicles are not permitted. When the march reaches the Gayborhood, the festival will begin, running from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, on Walnut to Pine streets, and Quince to Juniper streets, with other select roads closed around the festival footprint. The festival will feature over 200 small businesses and organizations, performers, entertainers, artists, vendors, local bars, food trucks, community organizations, stages and much more. The march and festival is open to all to attend with no admission - and all food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Philadelphia Pride March and Festival are a proud part of Philly Gay Pride Month.

May 10, 2024

Madison Resort Wildwood Crest Sets Grand Opening Date and Unveils Preview

May 10, 2024/ Madison Resort Wildwood Crest/ Kory Aversa

Madison Resorts and Founder Dan Alicea are proud to announce the opening of Cape May County’s largest and newest beach resort. Madison Resort Wildwood Crest will officially open at 7201 Ocean Avenue on Thursday, May 16th, with a special ceremony and ribbon cutting at 1:30pm featuring local dignitaries. For Alicea and his team, this has been a project two years in the making. The new resort will bring together the historic doo-wop stylings of the Oceanview Motel and combine it with the iconic Royal Hawaiian property next door, for one giant resort that will feature 200 guest rooms, three restaurants, two pools, cabana and poolside seating for 100+, two hot tubs, beachfront weddings, two fitness centers, five conference rooms, two rooftop event spaces and pet-friendly accommodations. Madison Resorts has invested more than $52M into the project which included major top to bottom renovations at both former hotels - while celebrating and preserving the doo-wop style architecture that Oceanview Motel was famous for.

April 15, 2024

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Presents World Circus Day Celebration and Festival

April 15, 2024/ Circus Campus/ Kory Aversa

Come one, come all! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts presents Philly's 1st Annual World Circus Day Celebration and Festival on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. The celebration will take place at the region's "big top" called Circus Campus, at 6452 Greene Street, in West Mount Airy, with free parking on site. The new all ages, all day festival will feature classes, demonstrations and performances for kids to adults, newbies to those with experience, and everyone in between. The World Circus Day Celebration will culminate at 8:00pm with a pay-what-you-can “Spectacular Staff” circus show featuring professional artists from our faculty.

April 09, 2024

Philadelphia Zoo and Craft Hospitality Announce Philly Wine Fest 2024

April 09, 2024/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Craft Hospitality to bring a fabulous selection of wines to the Zoo for Philly Wine Fest: Spring Edition on Saturday, May 18. More than two dozen wineries will be pouring a wide selection of specially curated seasonal reds, whites, rosés and more. The event will take place on the Zoo’s Impala Lawn with live entertainment performing throughout the day on Impala Stage. Guests are invited to choose from two sessions, 1:00-3:00pm or 4:30-6:30pm, with Early Access options available for admission an hour before the rest of the crowd. This adults-only event is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets to the Philly Wine Fest also grant attendees complimentary access to visit the Philadelphia Zoo any time prior to their Philly Wine Fest session time.

April 08, 2024

Maifest Returns to South Street with Philly's Tallest Maypole, German Food, Dancing and More

April 08, 2024/ Brauhaus Schmitz/ Kory Aversa

Brauhaus Schmitz presents the 11th Annual Maifest spring festival and block party on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Philadelphia's premiere German restaurant and beer hall will close down South Street at the 700 block for an all day, all ages celebration that will feature authentic German culture, live music, delicious food, and of course, plenty of beer! The festivities will include Pennsylvania's largest Maypole, performances by Die Heimatklange Band and United German Hungarian Dance group, Liter Lift Competition, Pig Roast, face painting, flower crowns, key tapping, games and fun for the whole family. The all-day outdoor block party is free to attend, with food and drink pay as you go.

April 05, 2024

Grand Opening: New Brunch Cafe Expands to Philly with Smoked Lattes, Tempura Fried Scrapple and Tons of Heart

April 05, 2024/ Almost Home General/ Kory Aversa

One of New Jersey's most popular brunch hot spots and coffee shops will make its grand debut in Old City Philadelphia starting next week. Robert Doran and partners Glu Hospitality present the grand opening of Almost Home General at 205 Race Street, in the former home of United by Blue, at the base of Bridge on Race apartments. Almost Home brings Old City District, a brand new breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe and coffee shop that offers unique and fun coffee and food paired with amazing customer service, priority on local ingredients and small businesses, and a welcome and ‘almost home’ vibe. The spacious and lofty 3,000 square foot space features seating for 60 guests.

April 04, 2024

Let the Mud Fly! 16th Anniversary Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Moves to Frankford Avenue

April 04, 2024/ Fishtown District/ Kory Aversa

East Kensington’s long-time parade and arts festival is moving over to Frankford Avenue. Fishtown District, with support from Penn Treaty Special Services District, presents Kensington Derby and Arts Fest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, on Frankford Avenue, from York St to Huntingdon St. The event, which won Best of Philly in 2023, is back and ready to let the mud fly! Derby teams prepare human-powered sculptures crafted from recycled bicycles and other materials and ride their contraptions through various obstacles ending with a spectacular mud-pit finish at the arts festival grounds. Winners are then crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Media Choice and Judge’s Choice. The parade is free to participate, open to all ages and abilities with a bike, helmet, and pun-y team name.

March 28, 2024

Manayunk Announces Plans for 35th Anniversary of Manayunk Arts Festival

March 28, 2024/ Manayunk Development Corporation/ Kory Aversa

The largest outdoor, juried arts festival in the tri-state region returns to celebrate a special milestone this year. Manayunk Development Corporation announces the 35th Anniversary of the Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024. Three hundred exhibiting artists - and thirty emerging artists - will showcase the best in fine arts and crafts from across the country. Hundreds of thousands of collectors, buyers, designers and visitors are expected to flock to historic Main Street for the outdoor, closed street summer festival.