Thursday’s summer solstice is the earliest since 1796. Photo by Vitaliy Burov on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Here are some classic spots for seafood at the South Jersey shore. Is it time to try new toppings to dress up
June 4, 2024
Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Photo by Duncan Kidd at Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Warm weather means it’s time for an updated list of great ice cream shops in Philadelphia. One of the best oyster bars in
May 21, 2024
The Greyhound Bus Company began on this day in 1914 in Minnesota. At the time, it was named the Motor Transit Company. In the 1930s, Greyhound built hundreds of bus terminals. Fast forward to today: Greyhound is ditching terminals to
May 7, 2024
May is National Strawberry Month. You’ll be able to purchase or pick your own later this month. Photo by Oliver Hale on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Jim’s Steaks on South Street has reopened, incorporating the space formerly occupied by
April 16, 2024
April is National Garden Month, and Philadelphia is known as America’s Garden Capital. Photo by Praswin Prakashan on Unsplash. Earth Day 2024 is April 22. Activities in and around Philadelphia are already taking place. On the Lighter Side Several Philadelphia
April 2, 2024
The Great North American Eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. NASA has issued a guide and enlisted volunteers to help with multiple experiments, including hundreds of students who will send up research balloons. A rare comet may also make
March 19, 2024
Today is the first day of spring. Across the Northern Hemisphere, landscapes are transforming, including this forest floor in Belgium that blooms with blue bells every year. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash. More importantly, March Madness begins today. On
March 5, 2024
The Boathouse Row Relighting Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024. Photo by Odayaka Gurei at Unsplash. On the Lighter Side The James Beard Foundation has named Philadelphia’s Vietnam Restaurant a 2024 America’s Classics winner. Philadelphia has many terrific
February 20, 2024
Horsetail Falls in Yosemite will be a firefall until February 25, 2024. Photo by Katie Rodriguez on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia’s The Dandelion is included on a list of the finest places in the U.S. to enjoy Afternoon
February 6, 2024
The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, February 10, 2024. There are many places in Philadelphia to celebrate or dine. Photo by Til Man on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia area restaurants and chefs are well-represented among the