Today is National Drive-In Movie Day. Ninety years ago today, the first drive-in movie theater opened on Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden, NJ with a sold-out show. If you are yearning to go to a drive-in, the closest to Philadelphia
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May 16, 2023
Today is National Barbecue Day. You can find great barbecue at local Philadelphia spots, as well as at these regional chains. Photo by Evan Wise on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia’s best bagels list has been updated. Some restaurants
May 2, 2023
On the Lighter Side Food is always a great way to celebrate a holiday. Cinco de Mayo is no exception. Philadelphia has some great Mexican restaurants. While there is a bit of overlap, there are also terrific local eateries serving
April 18, 2023
On this day in 1775, the eve of the American Revolution, Paul Revere and William Dawes road from Charlestown to Lexington. Photo of Minute Man by Donovan Reeves on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Local eateries are often mentioned in
April 4, 2023
On the Lighter Side The Phillies home opener is Thursday, April 6. Here are the best new foods you can buy at Citizens Bank Park this season. Turkey Hill is bringing back Graham Slam, a favorite Phillies ice cream flavor.
March 21, 2023
Sixty years ago today, the U.S. federal prison on Alcatraz Island closed. Photo by Rodrigo Soares at Unsplash.com. Friday, March 24, is National Cheese Steak Day. On the Lighter Side It’s time for an updated guide to Philadelphia’s trending new
March 7, 2023
March Madness is coming. Selection Sunday is March 12th. Photo by Ben Hershey at Unsplash.com. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia still has some great diners, although very few 24-hour spots remain. If you’re ready to be extravagant, try one of
February 21, 2023
For many, today is the final day of Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, and/or Donut Day. New Orleans, long a city of parades, has been working to return to normal. Photo by Cayetano Gil for Unsplash. On the Lighter Side
February 7, 2023
February is Black History Month. Philadelphia offers many opportunities to celebrate. Photo by Unseen Histories on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side It’s time for restaurant lists geared to Valentine’s Day. Philadelphia’s Parc made it into the Top 10 of Open
January 24, 2023
Although the Year of the Rabbit officially began on Sunday, there are still several more opportunities to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Philadelphia. Photo by Caleb Wood at Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia’s neighborhoods offer great places to