Mike Newall

Skip to content The New York Times lists Philly as the top travel destination for 2026 While noting that there will be no shortage of celebrations for the Semiquincentennial, as the national milestone is known, Philly landed the top spot on the paper’s “5... See more

Nowhere will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary like Philadelphia. Because nowhere else can celebrate the national milestone like Philadelphia. Philly is where it happened. Advertisement Only in Philadelphia, on July 4, 1776, did 56 sweat-soaked delega... See more

Skip to content It’s a Mummers wedding! Braving the cold and crowds, a couple said ‘I do’ at the parade A parade matrimony was a rare happening, parade officials said. At least in the string band division, anyway. The bride wore a sequin silk gown with go... See more

Skip to content How to have a Perfect Philly Day, according to WXPN host Joey Sweeney Musician, writer, DJ, and tastemaker Joey Sweeney's Perfect Philly Day includes a culinary tour of the Italian Market, a corner bar pitstop, record shopping, and late ni... See more

Skip to content Crowds flocked to the final Wanamaker Light Show of the season. No one knows when it’s coming back. Thousands crowded into the gilded Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building for what could be a last chance to meet at the eagle and behold the... See more