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Visitors to Philadelphia Find a Lot to Like Tourists come from all over the world to visit Philadelphia, especially over the July 4th holiday. And it's fascinating to hear what they think.
A New York Lingerie Designer With a Philly Flair Jenna Leigh grew up in Philadelphia, started a lingerie line in New York, and came back to Philly to kick the whole thing off to the rest of America.
From Garden To Table, A Trip of Mere Inches Philadelphia has lots of BYOBs, and now RTHTOGs are cropping up. I made up that term to describe a new trend: Restaurants That Have Their Own Gardens.
Another ''Big Green Earth Store'' Opens Here Tony Fisher came from Tennessee, went to college at La Salle University, and along with silent partner Jonathan Shames has just opened up a second Big Green Earth Store, on South Street.
A Tour of Old City at Night -- Circa 1776 The "Independence After Hours" evening adventure tour gives you a chance to see life in Philadelphia as it was in 1776, and you meet characters who were here at the time.
A Center City Hotel's Huge Furniture Donation This story begins when the Doubletree Hotel, at Broad and Locust Streets, decided to renovate, and had twenty-two floors of gently used hotel room furniture to donate.
Not Paris, But an Incredible Likeness! Want a French weekend but can't make it to Paris? For that "joie de vivre" feeling, how about taking a trip to Philadelphia instead?
Thanksgiving's Revolutionary Flavors If you wonder why we eat some of the things we do on Thanksgiving, who better to ask than chef Walter Staib of the City Tavern restaurant in Old City?
The Delightfully Creepy Edgar Allan Poe House One of the most popular places to go on Halloween is right here in Philadelphia: the home of Edgar Allan Poe, at 7th and Spring Garden Streets.
Reinvigorating Interest in Recreation on the Del. River When you think of area fun, it's not usually, "Let's go down to the Delaware River!" Well, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, which works to get people out and using the state's natural resources, is trying to change that.
Le Bec Fin "Pay What You Wish"
Le Bec Fin hosts special economy-inspired "Pay What You Wish" dinners during the months of July and August. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with general manager Michael Franco about how it works. (6:17)
New Nightclub To Open In A.C.
A new club opens at Ceasars casino in Atlantic City, NJ this fourth of July weekend. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with partner Eric Millstein who explains, "Dusk" is the only new venue opening in Atlantic City this summer. (7:58)
A Different July 4th Barbeque Menu
The July 4th Holiday is just around the corner. If you're planning to stock up on hamburgers and hot dogs, one local chef says: THINK AGAIN! KYW's Michelle Durham spoke to Peter Grello, Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Embassy Suites Vall
Hidden City Philadelphia
A local festival is underway in Philadelphia, aimed at aquainting you with local sites you may never have known existed. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with Thaddeus Squire, artistic executive director of Paragrine Arts who helped produce the Hidden City fes
It's a Bar, Not a Company!
Franklin Mortage & Investment Company, it sounds like a company but it's a drinking establishment. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with managing partner Michael Welsh and head bartender Alex Day about the bar's theme. (14:25)
Oyster House Opens
Fans of fresh seafood will love the city's newest oyster bar. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with Oyster House owner Sam Mink about the best seafood regions and continuing the oyster legacy of his father. (5:33)
Octo Grill Opens On Columbus Blvd.
The latest restaurant on Columbus Blvd is "Octo". KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with owner Clark Maloney about what to expect there this summer and how red-bellied turtles delayed the opening. (4:40)
Summer Drink Season
There's nothing like a creative drink on a hot summer day. KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with Valanni Restaurant bar manager Edward Kay about the new seasonal drink menu and a killer recipe for sangria. (4:52)
Restaurant Names Drink After Sotomayor
KYW's Hadas Kuznits speaks with Coyote Crossing owner Carlos Melendez about his re-worked drink menu to honor Judge Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court and others in the Latin community. (8:43)
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