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Looking for fun things to do in Philly this weekend? Check out the Chinese Lantern Festival, ODUNDE, LUMINISCENCE, Flag Fest and the Rodin Museum Garden Bar.

Revolution at the Library returns this summer with free educational programs, hands-on activities and Revolutionary-era lessons at libraries across Philadelphia and South Jersey.

The Betsy Ross House has unveiled the lineup for Flag Fest 2026, featuring daily ceremonies, historical demonstrations, family activities and Flag Day celebrations in Philadelphia.

A federal appeals court is considering whether slavery exhibits removed from Philadelphia's President's House must be restored as America 250 celebrations approach.

This sunny season, 48 Record Bar is turning up the energy with a refreshed seasonal cocktail menu.

Philadelphia’s summer food and drink scene is packed with seasonal menus, rooftop bars, and frozen cocktails designed for warm-weather dining.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History unveiled ‘The First Salute,’ a fresh exhibit that also marked the opening of the museum’s newly designed special exhibition gallery.

Philadelphia is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with themed cocktail trails, museum exhibits, storytelling events and patriotic experiences across the city.

On a recent weekday afternoon, families approached the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier in Washington Square, posing for photographs and reading the inscriptions. They did not seem …

Earlier this month, Old City District, in partnership with the Elfreth's Alley Association and support from the Old City Community Fund, announced plans to create a new public park at the corner of Elfreth's Alley and N. 2nd Street.

Philadelphia is gearing up to celebrate the release of the movie "Wicked: For Good" with various themed events.

Philadelphia-based organizers are adopting a broad, multi-pronged approach to defending the slavery exhibits at the President’s House, a site within Independence National Historical Park that has …

Stratus Rooftop Lounge is once again saying goodbye to summer in style. On Friday, Sept. 12, (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.), the rooftop venue at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City will host its annual Sunset …

Last year, Philadelphia Historic District launched the first ever Red, White & Blue To-Do celebration. The day full of "pomp and parade" is inspired by a phrase made by John Adams in 1776, and …

Each year for the last 90 ,  the Elfreth’s Alley Association holds its annual Elfreth’s Alley Day: A Neighborhood Fete. The event — slated for Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. —  isn’t just …

Stratus Rooftop Lounge is launching a series of guided yoga, reiki, and sound bath classes this month, kicking off this Tuesday, May 6, with Slow Flow & Yin Yoga with Healing Sound Bath on the …

HughE Dillon is a Philadelphia-based photographer and creator of the PhillyChitChat blog.  Follow him on Twitter @HughE_Dillon and on Instagram @PhillyChitChat. Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, …

48 Record Bar is turning the page with a book club, a new series exploring music, literature, and culture. The high-tech listening room and cocktail bar — perched above Old City’s legendary …

PATCO riders will soon be able to get on and off at Franklin Square for the first time in more than 45 years. The station, at 7th and Race streets, is reopening for train service on the …

Spring break is getting creative at the Museum of the American Revolution. The cultural institution is not only welcoming a new showcase—'Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary …

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