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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Today is National Pie Day.  If you don’t have one, get one! Photo by Lucy Heath on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side The ‘80s are back at IHOP. For a few more weeks, you can order a Rooty Tooty Fresh

Redwoods damaged by fire are producing 1,000 year old buds. Photo by Billy Huynh on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Start 2024 with an updated list of Philadelphia’s great Chinese restaurants. You can make a decent cheesesteak at home, but