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(Mayor Nutter and Wawa president Chris Gheysens roll out a "Welcome America" cake constructed from Tastykake products.  Credit: Michelle Durham)

Philadelphia’s July 4th Celebration Week Events Announced

Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America’s 237th birthday.

2013/05/09

(Rebecca Johnson of the Fairmount CDC.  Photo provided)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Wine, Beer, and (of course) Food Festivals

This week on “What’s Cooking,” Hadas Kuznits reports on an upcoming beer festival, a wine festival, and a nighttime food market.

2013/05/09

(A dining deck at a Bermuda hotel.  File photo by Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: The Merry Month of May

May: it’s my favorite getaway month.

2013/05/09

(A movie "Screening Under the Stars" at Penn's Landing.  File photo provided)

Camden and Philadelphia Announce Big Slate of Summer Events on Del. Riverfront

“There’ll be more events this year than we ever had before,” says Tom Corcoran, president of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation.

2013/05/08

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Diner En Blanc To Return To Philadelphia In Summer 2013

Last year, thousands signed up for the all-white dinner party, which eventually happened at the Swann Fountain in Logan Circle.

2013/05/07

(Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the title character in "The Great Gatsby.")

Bill Wine’s Summer Movie Previews

What do moviegoers have to look forward to (or, perhaps, in some cases, dread) through the rest of May and into June, July, and August?

2013/05/07

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Philadelphia Named One Of The Country’s Best Beer Towns

Winners were scored one to ten for history, breweries, bars and events.

2013/05/06

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Local Restaurants Serve Up Unique Burgers During Competition

Area restaurants duked it out Sunday in the 3rd Annual Burger Brawl.

2013/05/05

(Bartram’s Garden, in Southwest Philadelphia.  Credit: KYW's John McDevitt)

Positively Philadelphia: Celebrating Our Region’s Public Garden Heritage

Friday, May 10th, is National Public Gardens Day, and Philadelphia is home to more gardens than any other city in the country.

2013/05/05

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Final Preparations For Broad Street Run Participants, City

Philadelphia Police and organizers are going over all the final details for Sunday’s Broad Street Run.

2013/05/04

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Philly Police For Peace Day Celebrated Throughout Region

Each Philadelphia Police division sponsored activities in neighborhoods all throughout the city Saturday.

2013/05/04

(Steve Waxman.  Photo provided)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Ambler Farmer’s Market, and Cinco de Mayo!

Get ready for Cinco de Mayo with a “Tequila 101″ podcast from an expert, and check out the plan for a farm market in Ambler, Pa.

2013/05/02

(The adult beverage section of O'Reilly's Tap Room and Kitchen.  Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Dining Out With Youngsters

Traveling with children can mean compromises at lunch and dinner, but it doesn’t have to.

2013/05/02

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New Franklin Institute Exhibit Peeks At Secret World of Spying

“Spy: The Exhibit, The Secret World of Espionage” opens Saturday.

2013/05/01

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A May Day Celebration In Fairmount Park

As the sun came up on the first day of May, several people gathered in Fairmount Park to celebrate – and to continue an ancient tradition.

2013/05/01