The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this day in 1892. Photo by Huan Yu on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Some of the best sandwich makers in the country are in Philadelphia. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a
September 30, 2025
Tomorrow is National Homemade Cookie Day. Try the recipe for one of our favorites, oatmeal cookies (not pictured). Photo by K8 on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Kennett Square is home to one of America’s great pie shops. Looking ahead,
September 16, 2025
Calder Gardens will open on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sunday, September 21, 2025. Photo by Benjamin R on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Linvilla Orchards in Media made a 2025 list of the best apple orchards on the East Coast.
August 19, 2025
The discovery of a new species of manta ray in the southern Atlantic has been confirmed by scientists. Photo by Adam Bignell on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side When you want a dependable BYOB, try one of these local spots.
August 5, 2025
National Farmers’ Market week runs from August 3-9. There’s still plenty of time to visit one of the area’s many Farmers’ Markets. Photo by Remy Gieling on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Today is National Oyster Day. If you’re in
July 22, 2025
Today is National Hammock Day. Photo by Angelina Kichukova on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side The 2025 list of the Top 50 Pizzerias is out. Philadelphia’s Pizzeria Bedia, as well as Bricco of Haddon Township, NJ, are among them. Visit
July 8, 2025
On July 8, 1947, a New Mexico newspaper reported on a discovery of debris that became known as the Roswell Incident. This story marked the beginning of an ongoing UFO conspiracy theory. Photo by Albert Antony on Unsplash. On the
June 24, 2025
Fifty years after Jaws set a new bar for summer blockbusters, the format still works. Those two musical notes made a big splash, too. The sharks themselves may not be as scary as they’ve been portrayed. If Jaws leaves you
June 10, 2025
Benjamin Franklin conducted his kite-flying experiment to test lightning conduction on this day in 1752. Photo by Alex Avram on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side An old summer favorite, orange creamsicle, is having a moment; and so is mustard ice
May 20, 2025
Today is National Pick Strawberries Day. There are many area farms where you can pick your own before the growing season ends. You may want to follow this guidance on how to choose the best berries. Photo by Massimiliano Martini