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Fairmount / Art Museum: What It's Like to Live There

Fairmount / Art Museum: What It's Like to Live There

Published on: 31/07/2026

Fairmount/Art Museum is one of Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods, with rowhomes near the Art Museum steps. Here's what it's actually like to live there.

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Philadelphia Folk Festival 2026: Dates, Lineup & Tickets

Philadelphia Folk Festival 2026: Dates, Lineup & Tickets

Published on: 24/07/2026

The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns August 14-16, 2026, at Old Pool Farm in Montgomery County. Here's the lineup, hours, and what to expect this year.

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Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann: July 2026 Concert Dates

Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann: July 2026 Concert Dates

Published on: 17/07/2026

The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann for three July 2026 concerts, including the July 21 Tchaikovsky Spectacular with fireworks. Here's the schedule.

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Philly Phavorites Expo 2026: Date, Time & What's There

Philly Phavorites Expo 2026: Date, Time & What's There

Published on: 10/07/2026

The Philly Phavorites Expo hits the Philadelphia suburbs on July 25, 2026 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oaks. Here's what's actually there, and if it's worth the drive.

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How Philly Celebrates the Fourth of July Every Year

How Philly Celebrates the Fourth of July Every Year

Published on: 03/07/2026

Philadelphia treats the Fourth of July like a hometown event, weeks of free concerts, museum days, and fireworks over the Art Museum. Here's how it plays out most years.

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Where Locals Actually Go: Philly Spots That Don't Make the Tourist Lists

Where Locals Actually Go: Philly Spots That Don't Make the Tourist Lists

Published on: 26/06/2026

Skip the tourist traps. These are the Philadelphia restaurants, parks, bars, and neighborhood spots that actual Philly residents return to week after week — organized by neighborhood.

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