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Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend
The Old City shop is throwing a party in honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.
The nation’s first organized baseball team gets celebrated during MLB All-Star weekend in Philly
The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia’s formed in the 1830s and played a gloveless form of the game that made for a more frantic battle between batters and fielders.
Taking a cue from Boston’s Freedom Trail, Philly launches Path to Democracy self-guided walking tour
The Path to Democracy guides walkers through Old City historical sites with a series of installations and QR codes
Beyond Independence Hall: A few lesser known Philly history sites to visit
Here’s where to go next after you’ve been to the Liberty Bell and other more well known historic Philly spots.
Food & Drink
Where to find vegan ice cream in Philadelphia
There’s no sorbet on this list — just rich, plant-based scoops so creamy you’ll wonder how dairy stayed out of the mix.
Philadelphians have embraced an automatic 20% service charge for the World Cup
Both local and international soccer fans seem happy to tip their servers — even when it’s mandatory.
‘Go back and get it’: Sankofa farm connects African diaspora in Southwest Philly to the land
The 3.5-acre farm is a sacred space that honors the cultural heritage of crops and the deepening of roots, all while connecting generations via common ancestry.
Our chip champion for Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250’ competition
Loaded Cheese Fries, Hickory Barbecue or Jalapeño Cream Cheese? The choice was tough.
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