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This isn’t your average ice skating rink. Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is a complete riverfront winter wonderland, that transforms Penn’s Landing into the top attraction in the city. From now through March 6, 2016, this event will be open to merry-makers and revelers. Along with an Olympic-size ice skating rink, you’ll find a ski chalet-style
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Whether you’re searching for a cashmere scarf, an original work of art or that perfect piece of jewelry, you’ll have plenty of options for holiday shopping this season in Philadelphia. Here are some of our favorite markets and malls: The Shops at Liberty Place – This classic indoor mall is conveniently located downtown and features
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You are officially invited to embark on a rare culinary journey, a Corsica Wine Dinner, here at Lacroix in The Rittenhouse Hotel. Transport yourself through food, wine and conversation to the Mediterranean French island of Corsica, a place unmarred by time, or the fast pace of the world. As we head to Corsica through stories and
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One hundred films. Eleven days. Seven screens: It’s the 24th annual Philadelphia Film Festival where movie aficionados, critics or producers converge from Oct. 22 – Nov.1, to watch feature length films, shorts, documentaries and foreign films alike. Local filmmakers will also be debuting their work at venues like the new PFS Theater at the Roxy
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This is the season of spooks and scares, but if you live anywhere other than Philadelphia, you may never have experienced something as skin-crawling as our very own Terror Behind the Walls at the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary, one of the most studied edifices in America due to its reported paranormal activity and related investigations. Intrigued? Attendees
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Conquering nearly 12 million square miles of territory, Genghis Khan ruled over more land than any other person in human history. Part bloodthirsty tyrant, part military genius and part political leader – Khan was a man unlike any other. Learn about him at one of the new exhibits in Philly at the Franklin Institute. Genghis
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Bring the kids and plan to stay the whole week for the 2015 World Meeting of Families, one of the top family things to do in Philadelphia this year. Taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and at sites around the city from September 22 through 27, this religious conference features over a hundred youth
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Located at The Rittenhouse Hotel, Library Bar is an exquisite escape from the hectic hustle of Center City Philadelphia. Relax and converse with friends and colleagues over fine wines, artisan cocktails and live entertainment in this sophisticated refuge. Now on weekends, you can enjoy the sounds of live jazz music performed by the top musicians
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Looking for fun family things to do in Philadelphia this summer? You’ll find an exciting array of kid-friendly attractions and events all season long in this premium vacation destination. RiverRink SummerFest – Discover a roller-skating rink, kids play area, fun games, and a boathouse-style lodge for food and drinks at this attraction at Penn’s Landing.
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The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789, with the storming of the infamous Bastille Prison – a symbol of oppression and tyranny. Today, La Fete Nationale (French National Day) is celebrated around the world by French speakers and lovers of French culture. In America, one of the biggest parties goes down in Philadelphia at