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August 27, 2015

City Rolls Out “I’ll Be There” Campaign for Papal Visit

With the weeks until Pope Francis’ visit dwindling, city officials have teamed up with the World Meeting of Families organization team to unveil a new campaign, called “I’ll Be There.” With much public discussion of the papal visit focused on bridge closures and transportation problems anticipated by residents and visitors, the goal of the campaign is to get Philadelphia “energized […]

August 26, 2015

Pope Francis Will Have Special Chair for Prison Visit

When the pope makes his planned visit to the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility while in Philadelphia, he’s going to have a very special place to sit. Staff, guards, and inmates of the city’s correctional institution have been working together for weeks to make the pontiff a chair fit for a king. The chair is six feet tall, hand-carved out of black […]

August 25, 2015

Naked Bike Ride Coming to Philly This Weekend

There’s something very freeing about riding a bike: the sunshine on your face, the wind in your hair, the sight of other naked people cycling alongside you… wait, something isn’t right here. Or is it? The Philly Naked Bike Ride is returning to the city this coming weekend. Promoting a message of green transportation and positive body image, this ride […]

August 24, 2015

Getting Around With the Pope Bot

Who by now hasn’t heard the sad story of the Hitch Bot and how it met its tragic end in rowdy Philadelphia? The camera-equipped android was on a coast-to-coast traveling expedition across the United States when it was vandalized by ruffians in Philly. The incident had the unfortunate side of effect of making the whole city look bad. Now, a […]

August 21, 2015

Philly News Briefs: 8/21/15

Discount grocer Aldi recently opened several stores in the greater Philadelphia area. One of them is the new store at 31st Street and Girard Avenue. The store’s opening was greeted with a wave of positive emotion, and is considered a great addition to the neighborhood. There isn’t another grocery store close by in that area, which makes the opening of […]

August 20, 2015

LGBT Groups Made Unwelcome During Pope’s Visit

The pope’s visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families is being billed as an event significant to more than just Catholics, a platform valuable to anyone who values freedom, love, and other positive values. Unfortunately, it seems that the open arms extended by the Church during the papal visit are closed to those representing LGBT equality. A recent […]

August 19, 2015

Day of Kindness Planned for Dalai Lama Visit

Philadelphia is known for many things, but it has a bit of a reputation when it comes to the kindness of its citizens. In a nutshell, Philly residents aren’t known to be the nicest of folks. Our sports fans are brash and loud, and our population doesn’t suffer fools lightly. For at least one day, however, Philadelphia is about to […]

August 17, 2015

Timeline: Security and Traffic Closings on the Pope Weekend

10 p.m. Thursday, September 24th: The Secure Perimeter around Ben Franklin Parkway and Secure Vehicle Perimeter will go into effect. Vehicles must be removed from certain roads within the Secure Vehicle Perimeter. This covers the area around City Hall, the Art Museum, Washington Square and Independence Hall. 6 a.m. Friday, September 25th: The Secure Perimeter from 12th Street west […]

August 14, 2015

Details of Security Perimeter for Pope’s Visit Emerge

It’s official, Center City – the fence is real. The security fence that was rumored for the pope’s visit is turning out to be an actuality, despite all the times that city officials said that it wasn’t. Maps were released yesterday showing the parts of Center City that will be affected. The so-called “traffic box” will make it nearly impossible […]