Tag: philadelphia
Eagles looking for big season from unheralded sources
An early burst of summer heat swept through Philadelphia last week.
For many Philly fans that’s just a reminder that Eagles season is coming upon...
Philly pools are open
The heat is on. And the City of Philadelphia is making sure there is a place for residents to cool off everywhere in the...
Celebrating 250 years of independence
City and state leaders and others recently kicked off the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence by announcing the first wave of a multi-year schedule...
America’s first zoo celebrates 150 years on July 1
Nine years before the Phillies threw their very first pitch in the National League, Philadelphia already had its biggest, most enduring pastime.
On July 1,...
Eagles get 6-week break before training camp
Pennsylvania’s most famous quadruped made an unexpected visit to the Philadelphia Eagles practice facility last week.
Phil, a known Eagles fan despite the fact that...
Prioritizing safety at L&I
Basil Merenda has witnessed it first-hand.
Growing up at 29th and Mifflin streets in South Philly’s Grays Ferry neighborhood, Merenda had seen the work and...