Monthly Archives: August 2007

Rittenhouse Square

By Matt Johnson | Published: August 20, 2007
  Originally named Southwest Square and later renamed after David Rittenhouse, a famous Philadelphian astronomer, Rittenhouse Square is one of five original open-space parks planned by William Penn. Although it is now one of the most fashionable public spaces in Philadelphia, the park was not always a popular gathering place for the city’s residents. In [...]
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Soft Pretzels: A Philadelphia "Culinary" Tradition

By Kim Burton | Published: August 9, 2007
Just like other major cities and tourist hot spots, Philadelphia has its own unique set of delectable edibles. New York is known for bagels, Chicago for its buttery crusted deep dish pizza, and Savannah for its heavenly pralines. Philadelphia has made its way into similar culinary fame, not only for cheese steaks and water ice [...]
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