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Published on August 22, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Hosts Second TED Democracy Fireside Chat, The Power of Participation

PHILADELPHIA, August 21, 2024 – Visit Philadelphia, in partnership with TED, is excited to announce The Power of Participation, the second installment of its TED Democracy Fireside Chat series, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026. …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

Labor Day Weekend 2024 in Philly: The 43 Biggest Events, Fests & Exhibitions

PHILADELPHIA, August 12, 2024 – We normally hate long goodbyes in Philadelphia — but when it comes to summer, we make an exception. The City of Brotherly Love celebrates Labor Day — aka the unofficial end of summer — with a loooong weekend of awesome …

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Published on July 25, 2024 - 21:59 GMT

Baratunde Thurston and Katherine Maher To Kick Off Philadelphia’s TED Democracy Fireside Chat Series at the National Constitution ...

PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2024 – Visit Philadelphia today announced that Emmy-nominated producer, writer and public speaker Baratunde Thurston will join NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher in Philadelphia for the first TED Democracy Fireside Chat, which …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 19:24 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Launches Advertising Campaign in Atlanta as Part of New Fly-Market Strategy

PHILADELPHIA, July 16, 2024 – Visit Philadelphia has launched advertising in the Atlanta metropolitan area for the first time, marking the tourism marketing agency’s first marketing efforts in a fly-market destination in years. A suite of newly developed …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 23:22 GMT

Philadelphia Named ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ for Second Consecutive Year by USA TODAY

PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City To Visit” in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. Walkability is a key factor for travelers when choosing a destination …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 22:13 GMT

A Guide to Philly’s Massive Pride March & Festival in June 2024

PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2024 – Philly’s big Pride event celebrates love in all its forms. This year’s program organizers, Galaei, take over Center City Philadelphia with the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival, a day-long celebration bringing festive …

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Published on June 1, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

Pride Month in Philly: Celebrating with A New Guinness World Records™ Title and Plenty of Festive Events

PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2024 – Every June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the struggles and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia and beyond — and a chance to celebrate in a big way. (Be assured: We celebrate well beyond …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 19:29 GMT

Philadelphia Launches Multiyear Slate of Activities in Lead Up to America’s Semiquincentennial

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2024 – Standing beneath the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, a coalition of city and state leaders, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, City Representative and Director of Special Events …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 19:29 GMT

Philadelphia 2026 Partner Quote Sheet and Program Descriptions

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2024 – Today, Visit Philadelphia was joined in partnership by multiple organizations to share a confirmed slate of events in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial. Below …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 00:09 GMT

Memorial Day Weekend 2024 in Philadelphia: 30+ Events, Fests & Exhibitions

PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2024 – Memorial Day weekend offers a chance to visit and explore Philadelphia at the unofficial start of summer. Not sure where to start? We have some ideas to aid in putting together any roundups or guides for things to do during …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 00:25 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Launches Advertising Takeover of New York Penn Station

PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2024 – Leading up to the summer travel season, on May 8 Visit Philadelphia will deploy a full advertising domination of New York Penn Station that features a suite of brand new digital and print ads visible to hundreds of thousands of …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 21:56 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Debuts ‘Common Threads’ to Celebrate AAPI Heritage

PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2024 – In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Visit Philadelphia today launches the latest installment in its In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union series, this time celebrating Philadelphia’s vibrant and …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 23:32 GMT

A Guide to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2024 in Philly

PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2024 – May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed in the United States as a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans, Pacific Island Americans and Native Hawaiians. To …

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Published on April 1, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

A Guide to Teen-Friendly Activities in Philadelphia This Spring

PHILADELPHIA, March 26, 2024 – Philadelphia offers many exciting experiences perfect for teens and their families, from ax throwing and free outdoor movies to local restaurant favorites and an interactive performing arts scene. The extensive lineup means …

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Published on March 15, 2024 - 21:04 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Announces Finalists for First-Ever Liberty Bell Awards

PHILADELPHIA – March 5, 2024 – Visit Philadelphia announced the finalists for The Liberty Bells, an inaugural celebration of civic pride honoring the people, places and attractions beloved by both visitors and residents. Visit Philadelphia created The …

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Published on March 2, 2024 - 00:32 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Celebrates Women’s History Month, Extends Little Free(dom) Library Initiative

PHILADELPHIA – March 1, 2024 – In honor of Women’s History Month, Visit Philadelphia is extending the Little Free(dom) Library initiative by incorporating banned books by women authors. Initially launched in February to highlight banned books by Black …

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Published on March 2, 2024 - 00:31 GMT

What’s New at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show This March

Philadelphia, March 1, 2024 – A staple in Philadelphia since 1829, the annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show — the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world — typically draws tens of thousands of people …

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Published on February 21, 2024 - 21:26 GMT

Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Provide 2024 Tourism Industry Outlook

PHILADELPHIA, February 21, 2024 – Today, Visit Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) hosted the Philadelphia 2024 Tourism Outlook at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event featured an industry address by …

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Published on February 20, 2024 - 23:15 GMT

A Guide to Greater Philadelphia’s Black History Month Events and African American Cultural and Historic Sites

PHILADELPHIA, February 20, 2024 – Philadelphia history is African American history, dating back to the first ships carrying enslaved peoples to Pennsylvania and the Revolutionary War through abolition, civil rights and into modern day. The region is home …

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Published on February 13, 2024 - 23:56 GMT

Visit Philadelphia Launches Weekly Curation Celebrating Good News in the City

Philadelphia, PA – February 13, 2024 – Visit Philadelphia announced the introduction of a new weekly feature designed to promote positive Philly stories and highlight the best of the city. A curated article titled “Our Favorite Philly Stories This Week” …

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