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The best holiday lights around Philly, mapped
From spectacular holiday light shows to entire Philly blocks adorned in twinkling bulbs, prepare to be dazzled by these holiday lights.
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The 23 best things to do in Philadelphia with kids
We searched the city to find the best family-friendly activities in Philadelphia, from top-notch museums to fairytale playgrounds.
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26 best things to do in Philly
Now is the perfect time to take in Philly’s gardens, museums, cemeteries, and outdoor art.
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Free things to do in Philly over Labor Day weekend
From boat rides on the Schuylkill to free admission to museums, there’s plenty to do and see if you’re sticking around Philly for the long weekend.
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Where to watch outdoor movies this summer in Philly
Why blow your money on popcorn and tickets when you can catch a free film and the great outdoors? You can find a park or outdoor venue showing a movie nearly every day of the week in Philly—and nearly all of them are free.
Franklin Square Fountain getting a colorful, $2 million makeover
The 180-year-old fountain will soon have light shows
PATCO reopening Franklin Square Station with sleek new look
Renderings for the station have been released.
Bringing play to historic Philly
We talked to the director of the Betsy Ross house about how historic Philly sites combine "play" with education, allowing kids to interact with their urban environment, both present and past.
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11 free things to do on Black Friday in Philly
From nearby hikes to family-friendly fun at multiple parks, there’s more to do the day after Thanksgiving than spending your paycheck.
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Where to find every Monument Lab art installation in Philly
Find dozens of temporary monuments on display in Philly’s parks and neighborhoods.
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9 prime places in Philly for Amazon’s HQ2, mapped
Readers shared where in Philly they think the Amazon’s second headquarters could set up shop
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Free things to do in Philly over Labor Day weekend
From boat rides on the Schuylkill to free admission to museums, there’s plenty to do and see if you’re sticking around Philly for the long weekend.
Timely Monument Lab exhibit asks: What is an appropriate monument for Philly?
As divisive memorials get removed around the country, a new public art exhibit questions what makes a monument.
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11 spots around Philly to see Christmas lights
11 spots in and around Philly that really go above and beyond the call of Christmas duty. We don't mean big Christmas trees—we're talking blow-up Santa's, light shows set to music, and just downright gorgeous decor.
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15 things to do on Black Friday in Philly that don't cost a penny
From nearby hikes to a free concert to family-friendly fun at multiple parks.