Frankford Ave. Stroll

In the last few years, the stretch of Frankford Ave. in Fishtown has a become a major commercial center filled … Continue reading Frankford Ave. Stroll

Franklin Square Fountain is Back

The 180 year old fountain in Franklin Square has been restored and reopened, now with a light and music show. … Continue reading Franklin Square Fountain is Back

New Park in Northern Liberties

The courtyard in the Northern Liberties Piazza apartment complex was meant to be a vibrant community hangout and event venue, … Continue reading New Park in Northern Liberties

Drinking Chocolate in Old City

Shane Confectionary at 110 Market Street is an old fashioned (in every sense of the word) candy store. But the … Continue reading Drinking Chocolate in Old City

Drinking and Plant Buying at First Friday

A few months ago I wrote about Old City Philly’s First Friday. It’s year round, and I went out for … Continue reading Drinking and Plant Buying at First Friday

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

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

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

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

Drinking (the non-alcohol kind) and Shopping at United by Blue

United by Blue (UBB) is one of my favorite stores in Old City (great location in West Philly too). Their … Continue reading Drinking (the non-alcohol kind) and Shopping at United by Blue