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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.
8 Philadelphia institutions that wouldn’t be the same without the Lenfests’ generosity
Gerry Lenfest died Sunday at 88. His local philanthropy was without parallel in the modern era.
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Gingerbread talk and baking demo with bestselling author Anne Byrne
Sample a Revolutionary-era gingerbread recipe.
The Nutcracker meets the Revolution at this holiday show preview
The Rock School for Dance Education performs "The Nutcracker 1776" at the Museum of the American Revolution.
The hater’s guide to fall in Philly
Because apple-picking is the worst.
Young Friends Happy Hour at the Museum of the American Revolution
Philly's newest museum is hosting its first "Young Friends" event of the year, offering drinks, entry to the museum and 18th century card games.
Where: Museum of the American Revolution at 101 S. 3rd Street
When: June 20, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How much: $20 general, $15 members
Surprise! The best sidewalk cafe in Philly right now is in Old City
Plenty of space, a clear view and local beer: You should try Cross Keys Cafe.
Joe Biden and all the boldfaced names at the Museum of the American Revolution
"We have to remind ourselves every goddamn day how we got here."