Benjamin Franklin Parkway

SEPTA To Enhance Service For ‘Made In America’ Concert

With the Made in America concert right around the corner, SEPTA has announced it will enhance a number of services over the Labor Day weekend to support the large crowds.

2012/08/29

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. (credit: John McDevitt)

Nutter: Made In America Music Fest A Cost-Sharing Event

It may be weeks until the city knows how much it will cost to put on this weekend’s Made In America Music festival along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

2012/08/28

(Stage construction for Jay-Z's "Made in America" concert in 2012. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Streets Closed, Museums Open During Jay Z’s Music Festival

The two-day Made in America music festival is this weekend. There will be a number of streets that will be closed but opened will be the museums, with one exception.

2012/08/27

Police Open Fire On Shooting Suspect In Center City

Philadelphia Police opened fire on a shooting suspect in Center City Wednesday night, after they say he pulled a gun on them.

2012/07/04

Mayor Nutter Outlines Traffic, Safety Plans For Fourth Of July

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter warns drivers to stay away from the Art Museum area on July 4th, and encourages folks to get there using public transportation instead.

2012/06/29

Philadelphia’s July 4th Festivities Begin To Take Shape

Some of the events have been announced for this year’s “Welcome America” celebration, during the days surrounding America’s birthday on July 4th.

2012/06/06

Bike Race, Roots Picnic, Phillies Make For A Busy Day On Roads Downtown

The Philadelphia International Cycling Championship and other events across town are causing a number of road closures and SEPTA detours today.

2012/06/03

(Race Announcer Michael Aisner with rider Michael Chauner - Credit: Steve Tawa)

This Year’s Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Includes More Americans

This year’s Philadelphia International Cycling Championship is set for Sunday on a race course that includes the Ben Franklin Parkway, Kelly Drive, and up through the Manayunk section of town.

2012/06/02

(Chef Andrew Perekupka of "The Garden" restaurant at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: The New Barnes, A New Farm Market, and Beer Week!

This week, Hadas Kuznits takes a look at the restaurant inside the new Barnes Museum, a new farmers’ market operating Saturdays near Broad and Fairmount, and the start of Philly Beer Week.

2012/06/01

(Fireworks above the Philadelphia Museum of Art. File photo)

More Fireworks Than Ever Will Light Up The Summer Sky

More fireworks than ever before will be lighting up the sky in Center City Philadelphia this summer.

2012/05/21

Mayor Michael Nutter addresses a group of cyclists on National Bike to Work Day. (Credit: Jim Melwert)

Mayor Nutter Straps On A Helmet For Bike To Work Day

It’s National Bike to Work Day, and here in Philadelphia, Mayor Nutter led a group of riders from Boat House Row, up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to City Hall.

2012/05/18

(A bride and groom kiss on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on a day when tens of thousands of people were NOT expected for a concert on the Parkway. Photo courtesy of Joe Pulcinella Photography, photojoe.com)

Upcoming Philly Jay-Z Concert Throws Some September Brides’ Plans Askew

This week’s announcement from Jay-Z and the mayor that there will be a concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway during Labor Day weekend has some people who have weddings planned at or near the event site worried.

2012/05/17