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The heat forecasted for Labor Day and the first week of September couldn’t come at a worse time, as it’s typically when Philadelphia closes city pools for the season.
Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA Finals Game 5 championship-clinching Lakers jersey is up for auction at Sotheby's.
Saturday, July 8, Now + Then Marketplace is hosting an open market with vendors, a beer garden, and games at the Oval on the Benjamin Frankin Parkway. The event is in tandem with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation from noon to 6 p.m.
Air quality in Philadelphia has greatly improved since the hazardous levels observed mid-week, returning to a range considered safe for most people. Pennsylvania declared a Code Orange under the EPA's air quality index Friday. Trash collection and outdoor Parks & Rec programming will resume.