The Erie Canal celebrated the 200th anniversary of its opening on October 26, 2025.
Photo from the New York Public Library Digital Collection on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
Today is National Chocolate Day. Philadelphia is home to many great chocolatiers you can sample. At the very least, go ahead and open the Halloween candy you bought for trick or treaters now.
Every list of Philadelphia’s best Italian restaurants is a little different. Here’s a new take.
We are experiencing the comeback of little treats. Make room for Philadelphia’s newest bakery, The Bread Room, along with some of the best desserts the city has to offer.
Keep An Eye On Your IP
Smucker alleges its’ Uncrustables trademarks have been violated by Trader Joe’s new frozen PB&J sandwiches. With sales approaching the billion dollar mark, protecting their brand is more important than ever. Local business Stateside Vodka is suing Anheuser-Busch for trademark violations involving can design.
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Trends We’re Watching
Will the Wayback Machine still be a useful resource?
What’s Puzzling Us
Why didn’t “smart beds” have kill switches?
The jewels stolen from the Louvre are not insured.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Rewards cards may end up raising the price of your purchases.
The manufacturer of the lift commandeered for the Louvre Museum heist has responded to the crime with a new ad.
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The 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior will be marked on November 10th.
The gravestone of a Roman sailor, recently discovered by New Orleans homeowners in their back yard, is on its way back to Italy.
Nikon’s 2025 Small World Photography winners have been released, and the finalists for the National Wildlife Comedy Photography awards have been selected.
Watch List
The annual red crab migration is underway on Christmas Island, off the coast of Australia.
Red sprites were captured recently on video in the sky above New Zealand.
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