Eakins Oval

Plan For Ben Franklin Parkway Envisions ‘More Park, Less Way’

Deputy Mayor for environmental and community resources Michael DiBerardinis says recent improvements have been remarkable, including $20 million in streetscape improvements, the new Barnes Foundation, the renovated Rodin Museum, Sister Cities Park and the restored Logan Square.

2013/02/04

Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012

Thousands Enjoy 93rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade

It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition that’s been going strong for 93 years here in Philadelphia. The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

2012/11/22

Thousands Turn Out For AIDS Walk Philly

The weather turned out to be perfect for the 26th annual AIDS Walk Philly, which attracted several thousand participants.

2012/10/21

Speeding Driver Ends Up In Eakins Oval Fountain In Center City

The driver was not hurt and alcohol did not play a role. Police have notified Fairmount Park and city officials of some damage to the fountain.

2012/10/14

Rapper Jay-Z. (credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Your Guide To Philadelphia’s ‘Made In America’ Festival

This Labor Day weekend, Jay-Z and Budweiser’s Made In America Music Festival will take over Fairmount Park right here in Philadelphia! Here’s your guide to the two-day event.

2012/08/30

Thousands Turn Out For Father’s Day Prostate Run

The weather was perfect for the annual Gary Papa Father’s Day 5-K run. The run raises money for prostate cancer research, education, and screenings.

2012/06/17

It’s the 241st St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Philadelphia

“St. Patrick, bless our religious sisters who serve, inspire and educate” is the theme of this year’s parade.

2011/03/13

Jewish Community Celebrates Hanukkah With Parade And Menorah Lighting

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter helped light the huge menorah on Independence Mall, Saturday, after a Hanukkah parade that wound through center city.

2010/12/05