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

A New Bookstore in Center City

With Borders long gone and Barnes & Noble barely hanging in, the bookstore situation in Center City has been bleak. … Continue reading A New Bookstore in Center City

Philly’s Jewish History Museum

The National Museum of American Jewish History on Independence Mall is dedicated to nearly 400 years of American Jewish life … Continue reading Philly’s Jewish History Museum

A Peek at the New Bourse

The Bourse Building has stood at Independence Mall since 1895, when it opened as the first commodities exchange in the … Continue reading A Peek at the New Bourse

Get a Coffee and a Cat

Kawaii Kitty Cafe at 759 South 4th St. brings the Japanese cat cafe to Philadelphia. Kawaii means cute in Japanese, … Continue reading Get a Coffee and a Cat

Drinking and More at First Friday

Old City has held First Friday since 1991. Originally launched to bring people to an up and coming neighborhood by … Continue reading Drinking and More at First Friday

It’s Still Summer

Labor Day is over, but summer isn’t. Check out these posts if you’re looking for outdoor activities. https://thatphillylife.blog/2018/08/30/lost-in-fairmount-park/ https://thatphillylife.blog/2018/08/25/phillys-boardwalk/ https://thatphillylife.blog/2018/07/07/the-better-river/ … Continue reading It’s Still Summer

A Cafe With a Mission

Frieda at 320 Walnut St. bills itself as a European style cafe with a multigenerational staff. They are also a … Continue reading A Cafe With a Mission

A Gourmet Corner in Fishtown

Castellino’s at 1255 East Palmer St. calls itself an Italian pantry. This small shop is stocked with cheeses, olives, spreads, … Continue reading A Gourmet Corner in Fishtown

Lost in Fairmount Park

Sometimes I set off on a blog adventure and don’t get what I expected. This is one of those times. … Continue reading Lost in Fairmount Park