The Philadelphia Caller
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PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's favorite Memorial Day Weekend Tradition is returning! The Atlantic City Expressway will be a free toll on Friday. Chickies & Pete's will PAY ALL TOLLS FOR CARS TRAVELING EASTBOUND through the Egg Harbor Exit DURING RUSH HOUR.
PHILADELPHIA - Summer is Philadelphia's peak tourism season, drawing crowds, peak season hotel rates, and average temperatures reaching 85 degrees Fahrenheit. But with all this hustle and bustle comes plenty to love about this time of year! June marks Pride month, when tours, food offerings, and celebrations celebrate LGBTQ community support, while the Odunde festival, an African American cultural heritage event, is held each year during June.
PHILADELPHIA - This Friday, a newly created cultural and community initiative, Germantown Art District (GAD), is being announced at an event held in the historic neighborhood. The new initiative aims to share and highlight Germantown's rich culture and community throughout Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA - (DBG) Drury Beer Garden is one of the city's new burger destinations. George Tsiouris, Vasiliki Tsiouris Balis, and their brother and sister announce the opening of a new burger restaurant and bar. The menu includes the most expensive burger in the city and the most affordable, despite having one of the most costly Burgers in the city.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Fleadh is an Irish-American Festival that takes place every year. Its 10th anniversary features multiple stages with live Celtic Rock and Traditional Irish music, dance, and music, the Feis at Fleadh, shopping, vendors, and food. There are also kids' activities and spirits.
PHILADELPHIA - This morning, the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation held the 19th Annual Sandy Sprint 5K Walk/Run at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Sandy Sprint brought over 1,000 survivors and supporters together to create a supportive community for women impacted by this disease and their families. The event raised money and awareness to help prevent and detect ovarian cancer early, the deadliest of all gynecological cancers. To date, $277.650 has been raised for research and efforts to end ovarian cancer.
PHILADELPHIA - Brunch, but make it drag. Dock Street South and Assembly Rooftop Lounge are hosting a fierce-themed drag show brunch this Saturday and Sunday for those looking to spice up brunch this weekend. Dock Street South hosts a Disney Villain Drag Brunch for poor unfortunate souls.
PHILADELPHIA – For one night only, guests can put themselves in the shoes of a detective and enjoy a night filled with entertainment, mystery, and more. Murder at the Moulin, a new production at the Red Rum Theater in the Curtis Atrium at 601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, will begin on May 6 and run until August 27.
PHILADELPHIA - The two-day MADE IN AMERICA music festival, curated by JAY-Z and a staple of Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia, will return to the city on Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, Sept 3, 2023. Tickets and VIP packages for the early birds are now on sale.
Philadelphia, PA – The much-anticipated second annual Philadelphia Polo Classic will return to Fairmount Park in September 2023 following the success of last year’s inaugural event, which benefited local non-profit Work To Ride. This year's event is expected to attract 5,000 guests. It will feature world-renowned polo players and luxury experiences.
PHILADELPHIA - The husband and wife team of Yasser and Kate Aiq, owners of Renata's Kitchen, have built a loyal following with its Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired menu and brunch favorites such as shakshuka and lemon poppy pancakes, are celebrating ten years in business by throwing an open house for the neighborhood on Wednesday, May 10th from 5 to 8 p.m. The party is free and open to everyone in the community. It will be held on Renata’s expansive outdoor patio. Revivalist Spirits will provide lite bites, butlered hors-d'oeuvres, carving stations, and welcome cocktails.
PHILADELPHIA - Independence Beer Garden, located only steps away from Independence Hall and Liberty Bell (100 S. Independence Mall West), is reopening for the 2023 season.
