November 11, 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington. In 1921, the USS Olympia, now docked along the Delaware River, transported the Unknown Soldier from France for burial in Washington, DC. Photo by
October 19, 2021
If real life isn’t scary enough for you, explore some of the haunted places around Philadelphia, New York City, or across America. Include the ghosts of Gettysburg on your itinerary. Photo by Eleanor Styles on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia has
October 5, 2021
Today is Fat Bear Tuesday, the culmination of the 2021 Katmai Fat Bear competition. It takes more than guessing to determine the weight of the bears in the brackets, but voters have the final say. Photo by Paxson Woelber
September 21, 2021
Today is the last day of summer. Fall begins with the equinox tomorrow at 3:21 p.m. EDT. Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Check out Philadelphia’s best spots for tomato pie and top vegan dishes.
August 24, 2021
Tomato season is here. Enjoy favorite dishes from restaurants and recipes to try at home. Photo by Nadine Primeau on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Wally the Walrus does not request permission to board before commandeering small boats off the
August 10, 2021
On the Lighter Side Move over Rolling Rock, LaTrobe, PA lays claim to the invention of the banana split in 1904. These days, Philadelphia serves up some of the best. Photo by Eiliv Aceron from Pexels. Grazing sheep uncovered overgrown gravesites. A goose,
July 27, 2021
On the Lighter Side: It’s about spice. Maybe it’s time to spice up your life. After all, NASA astronauts are growing chile peppers in space, and Wendy’s is experiencing a backlash after swapping in a spicy new ghost pepper sauce in
July 13, 2021
The MLB All Star Game will be played tonight. This year, Shohei Ohtani, an Angels player originally from Japan, was voted into the All Star game as a pitcher and a hitter, an MLB first. On July 13, 1934, Babe
June 29, 2021
Maybe ET didn’t go home. The Pentagon’s long awaited report on UFOs has been released, and the findings are inconclusive. The report did introduce updated terminology for such sightings: unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP. If you remain interested in alien
June 15, 2021
The Summer Solstice is only five days away. Here’s solstice information you’ll want to know. Photo by Hulki Oban Tabak on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side It’s time for an updated list of Philadelphia’s best ice cream shops. Popeye wasn’t