Philadelphia Knows How to Throw a Street Festival and This Week’s Italian Fest is the Place to Be.

Philadelphia Knows How to Throw a Street Festival and This Week’s Italian Fest is the Place to Be.

Philadelphia's neighborhoods know how to celebrate — and from now through July, the streets are alive with food, music, culture, and community. This weekend, one festival stands above the rest: the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in Bella Vista. Here's what's happening across the city, and why you won't want to miss this one.

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The Broad Street Run: 40,000 Runners Just Flew Down Philly's Greatest Street and Here's What They Missed

The Broad Street Run: 40,000 Runners Just Flew Down Philly's Greatest Street and Here's What They Missed

My son Jack ran the Broad Street Run yesterday — one of 40,000 people who flew straight through the heart of Philadelphia. The largest 10-mile race in the country passes the Avenue of the Arts, PAFA, East Passyunk, and the Navy Yard. Most runners never looked up. Here's your guide to what they missed — and why Broad Street is worth exploring slowly.

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What I Learned at Philly’s Phambassador Training And Why It Will Make Your Visit Even Better

What I Learned at Philly’s Phambassador Training And Why It Will Make Your Visit Even Better

I joined Philadelphia’s Phambassador training to learn how locals help visitors feel welcomed, connected, and at home here. What I discovered about the city’s history, hospitality, and heart will make your next trip to Philly even more meaningful.

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