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Family Getaway Guide: One Tank Trip To Dorney Park

Dorney draws tens of thousands of visitors annually for a one-tank trip brimming with boundless excitement.

2012/07/20

(Tom Hardy as Bane battles Christian Bale as Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises.")

Movie Review: ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

This threequel is a thoughtful and thought-provoking essay on modern-day morality, as well as a spectacular disaster epic, and a propulsive thriller with expert, dizzying action sequences.

2012/07/20

What’s Cooking on 1060: Zoo Party, Park Picnic, and Japanese Dining in Manayunk

KYW’s Hadas Kuznits finds out about the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Fest, a new Japanese restaurant in Manayunk, and a “secret” dinner event for thousands!

2012/07/20

Summer Lovin’: Top Spots For An Outdoor First Date

For a night out that’s more interesting than an air-conditioned movie theater followed by some sweaty grappling in the front seat your dad’s Buick (but still might earn you some of that!), check out our list of summer first date ideas in Philly.

2012/07/19

(Michael Strange, owner of Bassett's Ice Cream, shows he still knows how to handle a scoop. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Ice Cream Festival is This Weekend at Reading Terminal Market

Michael Strange, owner of Bassett’s Ice Cream Company, says the festival will be a celebration of ice cream and other frozen desserts.

2012/07/18

Photo Credit: Atlantic City Food And Wine Festival via Facebook

Navigating Atlantic City’s Food And Wine Festival

Learn from top Food Network celebrities and taste some amazing food and drink at the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival, located at four Caesar’s properties.

2012/07/18

Ice Cream Company Offers Free Treats As Center City Swelters

Some folks in center city Philadelphia were beating the stress of the heat with free ice cream, manicures, and massages.

2012/07/17

Top Spots For Summer Shoes In Philadelphia

If your summer wardrobe happens to be lacking a range of styles and a shopping trip is in order for new shoes, there are plenty of shoe boutiques in the city worth paying a visit.

2012/07/17

Getaway Guide: Weekend Trip To Cape May

Ranked as the second best beach in the United States and ninth in the world by Trip Advisor in 2011, Cape May is the country’s oldest seaside resort. Expect a solid crowd and a great time on a weekend getaway to Cape May.

2012/07/14

(A frame of the scene in "The Blob" in which the monster scares the customers out of a movie theatre.)

Phoenixville, Pa. Is Home to Horror ‘Blob Fest’ This Weekend

“The Blob” was a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the local movie theatre and other locations around Phoenixville.

2012/07/13

Card Players Flock to Center City Phila. For North American Bridge Championships

“Probably about 5,000 people will be in Philadelphia over the next ten days,” notes Jeff Johnston, senior director of the American Contract Bridge League.

2012/07/12

Top Tiki Bars

What’s summertime without a tiki bar to look forward to at the end of a day? You know – those island and tropical themed outdoor watering holes that provide breeze-blown relief from the heat and a cool drink to fuel an evening of tall tales and salty yarns.

2012/07/12