Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, PA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – It’s that time of year again. Yes, fall is almost here, and Center City District SIPS has run its course yet again, but do not despair: Restaurant Week has returned. Center City District Restaurant Week, presented by TD Bank, returns the week of Sept. 12-17 and [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, PA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – It’s the time of year for one of Philadelphia’s most exciting annual fall fund raising events: the 19th annual Rodin Garden Party – specifically titled “Desert Jewels” – sponsored by the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Friday, September 10, 6:30 – 9 pm. [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, PA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – Another win for Philadelphia: Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies, has been ranked the #1 major league ballpark in the country, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. According to the report, approximately 1,200 baseball fans traveled around the country and visited a number of different [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, PA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – If you’re ever in the mood to tame those animal instincts, look no further than the brand new Crocodile Bar in Old City. There will be a grand opening preview event on August 28th followed by the official grand opening the weekend of September 10th. If [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, PA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – Hasn’t Disney World always been known as the “happiest place on earth?” Well, not according to one Philadelphia woman who claims that an actor in a Donald Duck costume touched her inappropriately while visiting Epcot Center in Walt Disney World back in May 2008. The case, [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, USA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – PINOT Boutique’s location in Old City is (happily) being forced to change its slogan from “everything but the grape” to “everything AND the grape(s).” That’s right: this popular Old City spot for wine accessories, wine classes, and private parties since 2006, is now SELLING WINE to [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, USA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – First, it was the Beatles – then later Oasis and Coldplay. Britain’s latest find, The Lightyears, is coming to Philadelphia this Saturday, July 17th, for a show in University City. The Lightyears, the “hottest band in London” right now according to the London Times, is coming [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, USA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – It has been confirmed that both bodies of the missing tourists after the Wednesday “Ride the Ducks” boat accident in the Delaware River off of Penn’s Landing have been found. The latest update on this “Disaster on the Delaware” came Friday morning when the second body, [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, USA [OnlyInPhiladelphia.com] – Another July 4th weekend has come upon us. While some head for the shore, others stay local, either in downtown Philly or the surrounding suburbs. Although fireworks will take place all weekend – from Friday, July 2nd to Monday, July 5th – the majority take place [...]
Written By, Erica Brooke Fajge PHILADELPHIA, USA [Only In Philadelphia] – Another summertime tradition in Philly comes to town again; the 21st annual Manayunk Arts Festival, the largest, outdoor, juried arts show and festival in the tri-state area, will take place on Main Street Saturday, June 26th from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, [...]
