Slow drip of voters on primary morning in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout
“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don't think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”
Posts tagged with Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary is opening a ‘fair chance’ beer garden with Triple Bottom Brewing
The former prison is partnering with the social justice-focused brewery on a new amenity for its spring edition night tours.
Eastern State’s night tours are so popular, the museum might replace Terror Behind the Walls for good
It’s more about mission than money for the former Philadelphia prison.
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Philly museum reopening guide: All the cultural institutions you can visit in person
Hours, ticketing procedures and safety protocols to help you plan a trip.
One tenth of a mile: What Philly looks like from above
Fairmount Park = broccoli.
Philly’s haunted house in a real prison is extra trippy this year
Terror Behind the Walls is probably the wackiest experience you can have in Philadelphia without drugs.
In 1930 on this date, a crowd lined up to see Al Capone released from Eastern State
What they didn't know is that officials had moved him and his accomplice to Graterford prison a few nights before.
Amid the Tastykakes, Philly’s Bastille Day celebration gets political
Signs of Solidarity joined up with The Bearded Ladies to infuse the fest with activist messages.
Explore Eastern State Pen for free
As part of the Wawa Welcome America festival, you can tour Eastern State Penitentiary tonight for free.
Where: Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Avenue
When: June 30, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
How much: Free
Discuss the future of the death penalty at Eastern State Pen
Two of the nation's leading experts on the death penalty, law professors and siblings Carol S. Steiker and Jordan M. Steiker, have argued the Supreme Court has "sown the seeds for eventual abolition of the death penalty." Listen to them speak tonight at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Where: Eastern State Penitentiary at 2027 Fairmount Avenue
When: June 6, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
How much: Free