Blog

The president-elect of the United States might take a hard line on undocumented immigrants, but Philadelphia will remain a “sanctuary city,” says Mayor Jim Kenney. Kenney, a Democrat, has steadfastly remained that the City of Brotherly Love will remain progressive even in the face of Donald Trump’s feelings or eventual policies against oppressed groups, including undocumented immigrants, minorities, and the […]

Now that medical marijuana use has been passed into law in the state of Pennsylvania (as is being done in many states around the country), it is up to individual cities to pass zoning regulations for the location of medical dispensaries where patients can go to get their prescriptions filled. A committee of the Philadelphia City Council convened last week […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Even in my home state of Florida, where daily temperatures are still in the 70s and 80s, it’s undeniable that people are feeling the spirit of the season. There, as in Philadelphia, people are festooning their homes with colorful holiday lights to deck the halls and show off their Yuletide cheer. One […]

Dinosaur lovers of all ages will be captivated by the newest exhibition at the Franklin Institute! “Jurassic World: The Exhibition” opens tomorrow. It debuted in Melbourne, Australia, and its Philadelphia opening will mark its first appearance in America. The Philly version of the exhibition offers even more attractions than the Australian one, so this should be considered a can’t-miss trip […]

Food halls represent a growing and important sector of the American restaurant industry. According to a list recently published by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Philadelphia’s own Reading Terminal Market is among the best food halls in the country. This Philly landmark has been around since 1680, when it was born as a cluster of informal markets on […]