July 14, 2022

Inaugural Old City Wedding Stroll Says I Do at 45+ Participating Shops and Restaurants

July 14, 2022/ Old City District/ Lexie Fleege

Old City District showcases its fast growing wedding industry with the debut of the Old City Wedding Stroll on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 from 5:00-8:00pm. More than 45 locations will open their doors and offer consultations, demos, tastings, and tours. Couples looking to tie the knot are invited to visit Old City bridal and suit shops, venues, restaurants, and wedding services. Participating businesses include Shane Confectionery, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, The Olde Bar, Philly Bride, SuitShop, Amina, Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, Fork, Panorama Wine Bar, Arch Enemy Arts, FringeArts, Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, Kick Axe Throwing, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, Power Plant Productions, Art in the Age, Chick Invitations, Hitched, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, NE Flower Boutique and many others. All participants will be entered to win a Wedding Gift Basket valued at $1,000. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

April 26, 2022

Grand Opening: Northern Liberties Welcomes 70six Women's Boutique with Affordable Fashion

April 26, 2022/ 70six Boutique/ Kory Aversa

Northern Liberties Business Improvement DIstrict is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the neighborhood's first fashion boutique - and the addition of another amazing female-owned small business. 70SIX Boutique is a brand new boutique that features women's fashion, accessories, home decor and gifts all under $100, presented by owner Lindsey McKinney. The grand opening will be this Saturday, April 30th, at 215 West Laurel Street, with a celebration from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Shoppers are invited to enjoy complimentary champagne, 10% off shopping and a chance to win prizes. This is one of fifteen grand openings and new business announcements in the rapidly growing district this spring and summer, following high-profile openings for Craig Laban approved Pera Turkish Cuisine and eco-store/refill station Ray's Reusables. Opening hours for the launch of 70SIX Boutique are Wednesday to Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, 12:00pm Noon to 5:00pm.

April 06, 2022

Sip, Shop and Support Women Owned Businesses at Ladies Night Out at Ellis Preserve

April 06, 2022/ Ellis Preserve/ Kory Aversa

Get ready to sip, shop and support small local businesses at the return of Main Line Today's Ladies Night Out, presented by Ame Salon & Spa. Enjoy a night of fashion, beauty, food, drink and entertainment on Wednesday, April 27th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve ( 3821 West Chester Pike) in Newtown Square. The event will feature dozens of vendors with a special spotlight on the region's women-owned business community. Tickets are on sale now for $40, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Breastcancer.org in their mission to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information surrounding breast health and breast cancer.

October 08, 2021

Christmas Village in Baltimore Announces Return to Inner Harbor for 2021 Holiday Season

October 08, 2021/ Christmas Village in Baltimore/ Guest User

Christmas Village in Baltimore announces it will return to Inner Harbor for the coming 2021 holiday season. After being cancelled due to the mandatory shut-down last year, the traditional German Christmas Market again will light up West Shore Park from Thanksgiving (November 25th) through Christmas Eve (December 24th), with a special preview weekend planned for November 20 and 21, 2021. This beloved annual Charm City tradition will feature 50+ local small businesses, makers and international vendors, with something for everyone on Santa’s shopping list. Come ready to shop for toys, apparel, jewelry, decorations, home decor, artwork and much more. Famous German vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt will return with thousands of glass ornaments, nutcrackers, pyramids and limited-edition holiday decorations. Vendors will be located outside in traditional festively-decorated wooden huts, plus inside the giant heated festival tent. The 65 ft. tall Ferris Wheel, located right next to the Baltimore Visitor Center, will be returning in its full glory to add to the holiday and festive vibes. For foodies, get ready to follow the delicious smell of gingerbread and freshly charcoal-grilled brats.

March 04, 2021

Retail Ready Bootcamp Debuts to Help Small Businesses Open First Retail Shop or Restaurant

March 04, 2021/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

The Northern Liberties Business Improvement District (NLBID) in partnership with Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) launches the first-ever Retail Ready Bootcamp designed to help businesses who are considering their first or next brick and mortar location. This special new incubator program comes at a very important time as the pandemic enters a new phase and businesses not only look to reopen, but to expand and capitalize on their pandemic pivots. The twelve-week courses will focus on creating a sound business strategy for opening a retail store in the current economic environment and is intended to help the businesses build confidence about their decision to move into a commercial space.

December 12, 2020

Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shops Debuts with 15 Small Businesses

December 12, 2020/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District kicks off the holiday season with the debut of Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up, starting on Black Friday for two weekends, November 27th-29th and December 3rd-6th, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. This brand-new socially-distanced holiday shopping event will feature 15+ small local businesses and makers from around the Philadelphia region popping up with gifts, decor, fashions, treats and more in eight retail locations along N. 2nd Street. From French Toast Bites, to Christmas trees and ornaments, bridal wear to baguettes, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s holiday shopping list. For extra pop-up magic, A Dash of Magic Events will pop-up both Saturdays for Enchanted in Northern Liberties: Snow Queen Brunch at the Igloos at Germantown Garden Grill with music, song, food, drink and holiday magic for kids of all ages.

November 20, 2020

Ardmore Celebrates The Holidays With Rally For Restaurants, Tree Lighting, And Santa Claus

November 20, 2020/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Celebrate holidays on the Main Line with a month of festive offerings in Downtown Ardmore starting on Black Friday and running through December 23rd. The downtown business community kicks off the holidays with the Ardmore Holiday Kick-Off and Tree Lighting on Black Friday, November 27th, at 5:00pm. Ardmore Initiative, Ardmore Business Association and sponsor PECO will live stream Santa's arrival and the lighting of the Christmas Tree with special guest Cinderella by A Dash of Magic. The thirty minute program will feature a surprise entrance for Jolly Ole St. Nick himself, songs by everyone's favorite princess Cinderella presented by A Dash of Magic Events, and remarks by local dignitaries. The Holiday Rally for Ardmore Restaurants and Retail will then start on Small Business Saturday, November 28th and run through December 23rd.

November 13, 2020

Historic Holidays Return to Old City with Tree Lighting, Menorah, and Small Business Saturday

November 13, 2020/ Old City District/ Guest User

Historic Holidays return to Old City from Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, November 28th through New Year's Eve, on Thursday, December 31st. Festivities will kick-off on Small Business Saturday with the debut of a brand-new holiday tradition, Old City's Window Decorating Contest at 16+ small businesses located around the historic streets of Old City. For those shopping for everyone on Santa's lists, look for Small Business Saturday deals at retailers and boutiques throughout the neighborhood. On Sunday, November 29th, support your local non-profit museums by shopping during Museum Store Sunday at Independence Seaport Museum, National Constitution Center and the National Museum of American Jewish History.

May 06, 2020

Steven Singer Jewelers Launches Mother's Day Campaign to Feed the Frontline

May 06, 2020/ Steven Singer Jewelers/ Kory Aversa

Steven Singer Jewelers helps you celebrate Mother's Day with a special gift that helps you send Mom love while you support local restaurants and healthcare heroes. The man that everyone loves to hate is spreading love by using a portion of sales from Singer's famous 24 karat gold and platinum dipped roses to purchase meals from Philadelphia restaurants and donating them to essential hospital workers and first responders. For owner Steven Singer, this is a win-win that thanks those tirelessly working to treat Coronavirus patients, and to support an industry in crisis during these unprecedented times. For Mother's Day gift ideas, and to order the gold and platinum dipped roses, visit www.ihatestevensinger.com.

March 29, 2019

Philadelphia's 88th Easter Promenade Set to Hop Down South Street on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019

March 29, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Hop on down to South Street Headhouse District for some FREE, egg-citing family fun during Philadelphia's 88th Annual Easter Promenade on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Philadelphia’s oldest and largest Easter traditions invites you to join the pastel sea of bonnets, bow ties and bunny ears. Promenade down one of America’s most famous and colorful streets in this grand tradition that dates back to 1931.