Another year, another dynamite showing for Philly’s chefs and restaurants in the lead-up to this year’s James Beard Awards. (Raise your hand if you’re surprised.) Today, the James Beard Foundation announced its Restaurant and Chef Award nominees for 2023 — and Philly is once again well represented. Friday Saturday Sunday — Fitler Square’s raved-about fixed-menu special-occasion spot — nabbed its first-ever nomination, this one for Outstanding Restaurant. High Street Hospitality’s Ellen Yin (of Philly classics like Fork, a.kitchen + bar and High Street) snagged a nomination in the Outstanding R ..read more

No fooling here: April might be the biggest month of the year in Philly (so far), with awesome events and things to do popping up in every corner of Greater Philadelphia. April sees colorful springtime celebrations like the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival in Fairmount Park and Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens. The Philadelphia Phillies take the field in South Philadelphia in April for the first time since last year’s incredible World Series run, looking to recapture the magic of that unforgettable Red October. Speaking of magic, Disney100: The Exhibition lifts the curtain on 100 years of Disne ..read more

As a city steeped in so much history, Philadelphia is the steward of some of the nation’s most iconic locales (think the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Valley Forge National Historical Park). Add to that an impressive list of world-famous pop culture spots from the Rocky Steps to LOVE Park to that glowing South Philly intersection that’s home to cheesesteak bliss. But those celebrated Philly attractions are only half of the story. Once you’ve toured, tried or tasted the Philly basics, there’s a whole lot more for you to see and do. Down a narrow Center City alleyway, off the beaten path in S ..read more

Philadelphia’s dining scene is often — and rightly — lauded, thanks to critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurants like Zahav, South Philly Barbacoa, Vetri Cucina and so many others. But determined diners looking for a bit of adventure with their night out can peek behind the curtain — sometimes literally — to find a bevy of secret, clandestine, underground or otherwise hidden food and drink locales that make for quite the memorable culinary experience … if they can find them. Imagine an Irish dive bar serving up five-star Italian cuisine from a basement kitchen. Or a hip barbershop tha ..read more

Not all months are created equal. And March comes in like a lion in Philadelphia with some seriously awesome events and fun things to do in the City of Brotherly Love. March offers a last chance to experience Philadelphia in all of its wintertime glory during the final days of Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens. March is also Women’s History Month, with Philly commemorating the contributions of women past and present all month long during special celebrations throughout the region. Meanwhile, spring is in the air during celebrations like the Philadelphia Flow ..read more

After an incredible and expectations-smashing 14-3 regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles have secured home field advantage throughout the 2023 playoffs, meaning the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC runs through South Philly. All told, Philly could host two home playoff games this month as the Birds look to punch their ticket to the 2023 Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Due to the NFL’s fluid playoff format, there are still some scheduling details to be worked out, but here’s what we know so far ..read more

The Walt Disney Company turns 100 in 2023, and the whole world will celebrate a legacy of stories, characters and imagination — but only Philly’s Franklin Institute will house the official Disney100: The Exhibition. Making its world premiere right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes and immerses them in the magic of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the region’s must-see exhibitions of 2023. Disney100: The Exhibition makes its world debut at Philly’s beloved science museum from February 18 to August 27, 2023 ..read more

Date: New Year’s Day January 1, 2018 Parade Start: 9 a.m. Overview New Year’s Day is about celebrating, and there’s no better place to fete than at Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade. During the festive, nearly 120-year-old tradition, 10,000 men, women and children dressed in colorfully lavish costumes twirl, sashay, pirouette and strut down one of the city’s main streets. Where to Watch The 2018 Mummers Parade parade begins at City Hall and continues south to Washington Avenue. While the performers will put on a show throughout the entire shindig, three special performance areas will be designated ..read more

Ring in 2023 in Philadelphia — twice! — during the Rivers Casino New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Each year, Philadelphia’s main event on New Year’s Eve draws folks from all over to the Delaware River waterfront to mark the occasion in style. With FREE fireworks shows along the Delaware River on December 31, 2022 at 6 p.m. and midnight, you have two chances to post up at your preferred spot to watch these spectacular displays. KYW Newsradio has the soundtrack for both shows, so tune in to 1060 AM from wherever you’re watching, or listen to the music in person at Penn’s Landing and o ..read more

The Philadelphia Museum of Art pays homage to one of the 20th century’s most influential artists during his most pivotal decade at Matisse in the 1930s. The museum worked with the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris and the Musée Matisse Nice to curate a collection of about 140 works from public and private collections ranging from the world-renowned to the rarely seen across various mediums. This is the first major exhibition dedicated to the art of Henri Matisse in the 1930s — and the only United States venue. Opening first in Philadephia, Matisse in the 1930s runs from October 20, 2022 to January ..read more