April 15, 2024

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Presents World Circus Day Celebration and Festival

April 15, 2024/ Circus Campus/ Kory Aversa

Come one, come all! Philadelphia School of Circus Arts presents Philly's 1st Annual World Circus Day Celebration and Festival on Saturday, April 20th, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. The celebration will take place at the region's "big top" called Circus Campus, at 6452 Greene Street, in West Mount Airy, with free parking on site. The new all ages, all day festival will feature classes, demonstrations and performances for kids to adults, newbies to those with experience, and everyone in between. The World Circus Day Celebration will culminate at 8:00pm with a pay-what-you-can “Spectacular Staff” circus show featuring professional artists from our faculty.

April 09, 2024

Philadelphia Zoo and Craft Hospitality Announce Philly Wine Fest 2024

April 09, 2024/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Craft Hospitality to bring a fabulous selection of wines to the Zoo for Philly Wine Fest: Spring Edition on Saturday, May 18. More than two dozen wineries will be pouring a wide selection of specially curated seasonal reds, whites, rosés and more. The event will take place on the Zoo’s Impala Lawn with live entertainment performing throughout the day on Impala Stage. Guests are invited to choose from two sessions, 1:00-3:00pm or 4:30-6:30pm, with Early Access options available for admission an hour before the rest of the crowd. This adults-only event is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets to the Philly Wine Fest also grant attendees complimentary access to visit the Philadelphia Zoo any time prior to their Philly Wine Fest session time.

April 08, 2024

Maifest Returns to South Street with Philly's Tallest Maypole, German Food, Dancing and More

April 08, 2024/ Brauhaus Schmitz/ Kory Aversa

Brauhaus Schmitz presents the 11th Annual Maifest spring festival and block party on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Philadelphia's premiere German restaurant and beer hall will close down South Street at the 700 block for an all day, all ages celebration that will feature authentic German culture, live music, delicious food, and of course, plenty of beer! The festivities will include Pennsylvania's largest Maypole, performances by Die Heimatklange Band and United German Hungarian Dance group, Liter Lift Competition, Pig Roast, face painting, flower crowns, key tapping, games and fun for the whole family. The all-day outdoor block party is free to attend, with food and drink pay as you go.

April 05, 2024

Grand Opening: New Brunch Cafe Expands to Philly with Smoked Lattes, Tempura Fried Scrapple and Tons of Heart

April 05, 2024/ Almost Home General/ Kory Aversa

One of New Jersey's most popular brunch hot spots and coffee shops will make its grand debut in Old City Philadelphia starting next week. Robert Doran and partners Glu Hospitality present the grand opening of Almost Home General at 205 Race Street, in the former home of United by Blue, at the base of Bridge on Race apartments. Almost Home brings Old City District, a brand new breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe and coffee shop that offers unique and fun coffee and food paired with amazing customer service, priority on local ingredients and small businesses, and a welcome and ‘almost home’ vibe. The spacious and lofty 3,000 square foot space features seating for 60 guests.

November 13, 2023

Christmas Village in Baltimore Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Cocktail Bar, Vegan Options, Largest Footprint

November 13, 2023/ Christmas Village in Baltimore/ Kory Aversa

Christmas Village in Baltimore will return to Inner Harbor to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Season with new surprises and more Christmas cheer! For 2023, look for the largest footprint ever, a record number of vendors, a new outdoor winter bar, the addition of Christmas cocktails, five new sausages, new vegan options, later evening hours and a new location for the Christmas Village Tree. Charm City's beloved holiday tradition is back to transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, authentic indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, with previews on November 18th and 19th.

September 16, 2023

Top Fall Festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween Happenings in the Philadelphia Region

September 16, 2023/ Aversa PR/ Kory Aversa

Fall is the best time of year in the Philadelphia region. Here are ten events, festivals and haunted attractions to add to your Fall Festival, Spooky Season and Oktoberfest bucket lists. With offerings for families to grown-ups, and in locations on the Main Line to Bucks County to Philadelphia, there's something for everyone. Get out your calendar and invite your friends.

August 24, 2023

East Passyunk Announces New Music Festival with Five Stages, Dozens of Acts, Food, Family Fun

August 24, 2023/ East Passyunk Avenue / Kory Aversa

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District presents the inaugural East Passyunk Music Festival, sponsored by Samuels Seafood, Giordano Garden Groceries, Penn Beer and WXPN on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 11am to 6pm. The all day, all ages family-friendly music and food festival will take over East Passyunk from Broad to Dickinson streets.

February 17, 2023

Philadelphia Zoo Announces Birth of Two Sloth Bear Cubs

February 17, 2023/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of two threatened sloth bear cubs. The cubs were born January 2, 2023, at 3:53am and 4:16am to 10-year-old mom Kayla and 10-year-old dad Bhalu. This is the second successful birth of this species at the Zoo in the last four years, and marks the first successful pair of cubs of this species born in more than 30 years at the Zoo. Mom and cubs are doing well and the Zoo's animal team continues to monitor their health via camera in their behind-the-scenes den. Kayla is showing great maternal behavior and has been in constant physical contact with the infants since birth. The sex of the cubs has not yet been determined and names have not been chosen. They will NOT be visible to the public until April when mom decides it is time for them to venture out.

February 13, 2023

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Returns with Largest Line-up Ever Featuring 40+ Restaurants

February 13, 2023/ Rosa Mexicano/ Kory Aversa

Main Line Today and Today Media are proud to announce the return of Main Line Today Restaurant Week, running from February 26 to March 11, 2023. The 14-day culinary celebration brings together the talents of top chefs, restaurants and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. More than 40 restaurants - the most ever- have signed up including newcomers Twenty One Pips, White Dog, Buena Onda and The Pullman Restaurant & Bar. The roster also includes the most celebrated names in the region, including Autograph Brasserie, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Lola's Garden, Pizzeria Vetri Devon, Savona, Stove and Tap, Terrain Cafe The Refectory and more. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course or four-course prix fixe menus with expanded price points to showcase the diversity of the Main Line dining scene. For lunch look for $25, $30, and/or $35 menus (plus beverage, tax and gratuity) or for dinner look for $30, $45, and/or $55 menus (plus beverage, tax and gratuity). Restaurants can choose what works best for them, offering lunch, dinner, or both—dine-in or takeout. Foodies from across the tri-state area are invited to save the date, make their reservations, and come hungry.

February 06, 2023

Lincoln Mill Haunted House Presents Valentine's Themed Haunted House in Manayunk

February 06, 2023/ Lincoln Mill Haunted House/ Kory Aversa

Philadelphia's scariest new haunted attraction is reopening its doors for a one-night only pop-up event on Saturday, February 11th. Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents Viktor's Valentine: A Dark Love Story featuring candlelight-only tours through the depths of the famous mill at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk. Guests will descend through the hidden chamber and into the darkness where a blackout experience will heighten the senses. Be prepared to come up close and personal with the inhabitants of the mill - and keep close watch for the ghost of Viktor's Valentine. Warning: Proceed with caution as this experience is meant to be scary. Over 30 scare-actors will bring the experience to life. Candlelight tours leave between 6:30pm and 10:00pm, with tickets only $25 per person or $45 per couple. All tickets include access before and after to the deck overlooking the Schuylkill River. Souvenir t-shirts are also available for only $12.00 when purchased in advance.