November is Native American Heritage Month. The National Constitution Center is offering a series of programs all month. Photo, identified as a Kiowa chief, from the Boston Public Library collection. Available through Unsplash.com. Thursday is National Scrapple Day, a day
October 24, 2023
Churches in the U.K. are beginning to protect the bats in their belfries. Photo by Vlad Kutepov on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side An updated list of the best seafood restaurants in Philadelphia is out. Restaurant dessert trends move from
October 10, 2023
Today is the last day to vote for the champion of this year’s Fat Bear Week competition. Photo by Pradeep Nayak on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side In the mood for Big Easy flavors? Philadelphia has some good spots for
September 26, 2023
National Otter Awareness Week runs from September 24-30. Monterey Bay Aquarium has a live otter cam with narrated programs all week. A note of caution: while they appear to be charming, baby sea otters are not universally welcome. Photo by
September 12, 2023
Long Live Chocolate! Today marks National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Tomorrow is International Chocolate Day. Philadelphia serves great milkshakes in many spots across the city. Photo by Janav Kumar Jain on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Try one of the 40
August 22, 2023
History is written by the victors. The Battle of Bosworth Field, the final battle of the War of the Roses, was fought on this day in 1485. Richard III died in the battle and the Tudors took the throne of
August 8, 2023
August is National Sandwich Month. Add local tomatoes to any sandwich for unbeatable taste. Photo by Luis Covarrubias @unsplash.com. On the Lighter Side A list of the best croissants in New York City has been released. At 60, Chips Ahoy
July 25, 2023
Today is National Ride a Merry-Go-Round Day. The history of the carousel includes a surprising number of patents. If you are so inclined, Franklin Square is offering BOGO rides today. Photo by Elizabeth Villalta at Unsplash.com. On The Lighter Side
July 11, 2023
Today is All American Pet Photo Day. We are officially in the dog days of summer. There is interesting history behind the phrase. On the Lighter Side Among the many BYOBs in Collingswood, you may find a new favorite restaurant.
June 20, 2023
The Summer Solstice occurs tomorrow at 10:58 am. Tomorrow is the 130th anniversary of the Ferris Wheel debut at the World’s Columbian Exhibition, a/k/a the Chicago World’s Fair. Photo by Scott Trento at Unsplash.com. On the Lighter Side Pennsylvania’s Ice