The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, February 10, 2024. There are many places in Philadelphia to celebrate or dine. Photo by Til Man on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Philadelphia area restaurants and chefs are well-represented among the
January 23, 2024
Today is National Pie Day. If you don’t have one, get one! Photo by Lucy Heath on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side The ‘80s are back at IHOP. For a few more weeks, you can order a Rooty Tooty Fresh
January 9, 2024
Redwoods damaged by fire are producing 1,000 year old buds. Photo by Billy Huynh on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Start 2024 with an updated list of Philadelphia’s great Chinese restaurants. You can make a decent cheesesteak at home, but
December 5, 2023
If you plan to donate to a food cupboard this season, here are some of the best canned foods to consider. Photo by Aaron Doucett at Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Three Philadelphia restaurants made Esquire’s list of the 50
November 21, 2023
The first crewed and untethered hot air balloon flight occurred on this day in 1783, at the edge of Paris in a balloon made by the Montgolfier brothers. Photo by Allison Louise on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Today is
November 7, 2023
November is Native American Heritage Month. The National Constitution Center is offering a series of programs all month. Photo, identified as a Kiowa chief, from the Boston Public Library collection. Available through Unsplash.com. Thursday is National Scrapple Day, a day
October 24, 2023
Churches in the U.K. are beginning to protect the bats in their belfries. Photo by Vlad Kutepov on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side An updated list of the best seafood restaurants in Philadelphia is out. Restaurant dessert trends move from
October 10, 2023
Today is the last day to vote for the champion of this year’s Fat Bear Week competition. Photo by Pradeep Nayak on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side In the mood for Big Easy flavors? Philadelphia has some good spots for
September 26, 2023
National Otter Awareness Week runs from September 24-30. Monterey Bay Aquarium has a live otter cam with narrated programs all week. A note of caution: while they appear to be charming, baby sea otters are not universally welcome. Photo by
September 12, 2023
Long Live Chocolate! Today marks National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Tomorrow is International Chocolate Day. Philadelphia serves great milkshakes in many spots across the city. Photo by Janav Kumar Jain on Unsplash. On the Lighter Side Try one of the 40