New Vintage Shop on South Street
Years ago I used to like wandering around a giant antique emporium off South Street. That’s long gone, but in … Continue reading New Vintage Shop on South Street
Old City’s Giant Wawa
For those outside of Philly, Wawa is a local convenience store/coffee shop/sandwich shop chain with their own dairy brand. The … Continue reading Old City’s Giant Wawa
Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley
Twice a year the residents of Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the country, allow a look into … Continue reading Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley
Winterfest in Old City
The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is open through March 3 on the Delaware River for its 25th season. Skates are … Continue reading Winterfest in Old City
Back to the Bourse
Earlier this fall I did a post about the soft opening of the new Bourse food hall as it was … Continue reading Back to the Bourse
Philly’s Grand Train Station
Opened in 1933, 30th Street Station is a throwback to a time when rail travel was king. Recently the streetscape … Continue reading Philly’s Grand Train Station
Fall in Independence Square
Independence Square is one of the best spots in downtown Philly for fall foliage. Or a fall selfie. Check out … Continue reading Fall in Independence Square
A Freshly Printed Book
A few weeks ago I did a post about Shakespeare & Co. bookstore at 1632 Walnut. On that visit their … Continue reading A Freshly Printed Book
New Life for an Old Pier
The decades abandoned pier next to Race Street Pier on the Delaware River waterfront just reopened under the name Cherry … Continue reading New Life for an Old Pier
Living in History
Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continually occupied street in America, dating to 1728. It is also probably one of the … Continue reading Living in History
