A Day on Rittenhouse Square

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Rittenhouse Square from the window of Anthropologie Even though he was building a city, Philadelphia founder, William Penn wasn't about to give up his green spaces. Back when Philly was but an idea, our founding father dictated that there be "squares" positioned [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:29-04:00May 17th, 2013|0 Comments

Mother’s Day Treats

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo   Sure, Friday is our "Entertainment" day here at NRFGP, and we usually talk about movies, TV or other events, but really, what's more entertaining than presents? Mother's Day is this Sunday, the one day a year when moms can rightfully expect to be pampered. Unfortunately, our idea of pampering doesn't always jive with that of our families--the ones responsible for delivering said pampering. This month, MORE [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:39-04:00May 10th, 2013|0 Comments

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    By: Mary Fran Bontempo Every life needs a little magic. And though magic is usually the domain of children, Philadelphia boasts a magical place that will enchant children and adults alike. Philadelphia's Magic Garden blooms all year long at 1020 South Street in the heart of the city. It shines, it sparkles and it shimmers. And it never needs water. Created by master mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, the Magic Garden is [...]

2018-10-30T09:47:49-04:00May 3rd, 2013|0 Comments
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