You can escape from constant car horns, cement buildings, and noisy restaurants without leaving the city. Philadelphia has a few parks and green spaces that can be your oasis. Collins Park and the green roof at the Free Library of Philadelphia are two places that are in Center City Philadelphia, and they are very easily... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens hosts fun activities all year long, and they have incredible outreach programs
Philadelphia's Magic Garden is located on South Street. In 1994, Isaiah Zagar started creating art in the vacant lot near his studio. That vacant lot is now the incredible Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. From tours to events, you can always find a reason to visit the gardens. Josephine Slavsky is the Visitor Relations Manager, and she... Continue Reading →
The Edgar Allan Poe House takes you through his home from the 1800s and his mind
The Edgar Allan Poe House in Philadelphia is a National Historic site. Their upcoming event includes a tour through the home, and a peak inside the mind of the writer. Understanding where Poe lived help the audience truly realize the inspiration for many of his famous writings. https://youtu.be/locaI05QUKU Feature image: The Edgar Allan Poe... Continue Reading →
People in Philly love dead things. Where you can get taxidermy in Philadelphia.
Taxidermy isn’t dead. The business of it, that is. Taxidermy is the art of preserving an animal’s body through stuffing or mounting, with life like features, for display or study purposes. Breakthrough Magazine reported that Americans spent $800 million on taxidermy in 2011. In Philly, you can see taxidermy in a variety of different history... Continue Reading →
Young journalists writing about lifestyle in Philadelphia
Holly Martin has been in broadcast journalism for over five years. You can catch her on the radio in Philly and Atlantic City. She loves the fall, and all things spooky. When she’s not in Philadelphia, Holly spends most of her time on the beach. She will be graduating in May of 2019, but plans... Continue Reading →