What You Missed at the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show

What You Missed at the 2018 Philadelphia Flower Show

Another Philadelphia Flower Show has come and gone – this year’s event brought 250,000 visitors through its doors, raising about $1 million for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Even though Philadelphia faced not one but two Nor’Easters during the span of...
Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

In 1914, friends and business partners Philip Baur and Herbert Morris opened the Tasty Baking Company in Philadelphia. Among their two families, the men had raised $50,000 to go into business. They chose Sedgely Avenue, part of Germantown, to open their bakery with a...
10 Strategies to Find Cheap Airfare Online

10 Strategies to Find Cheap Airfare Online

Traveling can often be stressful or overwhelming, so a lot of us tend to prefer booking awhile beforehand to ensure this task is checked off the to-do list. Unfortunately, some airlines often overcharge or add surprise fees — even for things like pillows and...
What’s the Likelihood that the Eagles Will Win the Super Bowl?

What’s the Likelihood that the Eagles Will Win the Super Bowl?

There was a time when the Philadelphia Eagles were considered to be the favorite to win the Super Bowl, but that all changed when quarterback Carson Wentz got injured against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14. The team still finished with the best record in the NFL, but...
How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

The Philly cheesesteak is more than likely the most popular fast food item served in Philadelphia. The warm sandwich consists of thinly sliced beef layered on a warm, long, crusty roll and topped with melted American cheese and fried onions. Other variations replace...
Four Movies Filmed on Location in Philadelphia

Four Movies Filmed on Location in Philadelphia

When most people think of things that are iconic to Philadelphia, the film Rocky immediately comes to mind. Released in 1976, the rags-to-riches sports drama about a working-class boxer interweaves the streets, markets, and staircases of Philly into its visual...
Just How Many Calories are in the Average Thanksgiving Dinner?

Just How Many Calories are in the Average Thanksgiving Dinner?

According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average person will consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during a typical holiday gathering. From snacking to eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the...
Airports to Avoid This Holiday Season

Airports to Avoid This Holiday Season

There is nothing quite like the stress of travelling during the holidays. Add in the anxiety of air travel and you could be stressed before you even reach the front door of your holiday destination. One step in combatting this stress is choosing the best airport to...