Fourth of July

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Broadway’s Allison Blackwell Comes Home to Sing With the Philly POPS

Allison Blackwell doesn’t find herself in Philadelphia very often anymore. The Montgomery County native has been in New York for more than a decade, performing […]

Be Well Philly

16 Drool-Worthy Food and Drink Recipes for a Healthier Fourth of July Cookout

Fourth of July is a wonderful time to invite friends and family over to lounge and catch up over food and fireworks. If you have […]

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July 4th Fireworks in and Around Philadelphia

Wherever you are in the Philadelphia area this July 4th holiday weekend, we’ve picked out a spectacular fireworks display to help you celebrate America’s 240th […]

City Life

Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. to Headline 4th of July Concert

The 4th of July concert is going to have an all-Philadelphia feel this year. Two headliners for the annual 4th of July concert on the […]

City Life

Mayor Kenney Ducks Cataldi Question About The Roots and July 4th

Philly’s July 4th celebration will feature an homage to the “Philadelphia Sound” of legendary producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Mayor Jim Kenney said in […]

City Life

No Roots on July 4th?

Say it ain’t so, Questo. The Roots won’t be headlining the Wawa Welcome America! Festival on July 4th, according to this report from Billy Penn. […]

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Property’s Photo of the Week: Authentic Fourth of July Block Parties

Nothing beats a South Philly block party. A photo posted by John Cruice (@cruicej) on Jun 13, 2015 at 3:36pm PDT It’s finally here. While […]

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And A Few More Italian Themed Fourth of July Meals In Case You Still Need Plans

There’s a lot of food stuff for this holiday. Free lobster tacos? Check. Shake Shack cornucopia of goodness? On the list. Lobster bake? You betcha. Free […]

Shoppist

The Long Weekend Shopping Guide: 25 Must-Shop Fourth of July Sales

Happy Fourth of July weekend! In between backyard barbecues at the Shore and fireworks on the Parkway, we suggest carving out out some time to browse the […]

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5 Ultra-Stylish Ways to Wear a Bandana on July Fourth

During Fourth of July weekend, expect to see a parade of distressed denim cut-offs, red crop tops and white jeans. For a less literal outfit this Independence Day, consider […]

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Blackfish Is Doing A 4th Of July Lobster Bake

Yeah, yeah. There are a LOT of restaurants out there doing special events for the 4th of July. But how many of them involve full-on […]

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The Stories Behind 5 Philly-Area Landmarks on Coins

Philadelphia will always hold a special place in United States coinage history. After all, the nation’s main minting facility is located in the heart of […]

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Philadelphia Orchestra Playing Two Free Concerts This Summer

For the fifteenth year in a row Philadelphians can witness live performances by a world-renowned ensemble for free. The Philadelphia Orchestra performs two shows this […]

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How to Get the Most Out of Wawa Welcome America

It’s no secret that Philadelphia goes all out for Independence Day, with the City’s main celebrations manifesting in the form of Wawa Welcome America. The annual program comprises a whole […]