From the World Meeting of Families The focus of the Papal Visit will be on Philadelphia – making Philadelphia the true centerpiece of this historic visit, although he will be making stops in Washington, D.C. and New York City. If you aren’t making plans to participate in the public Papal events during the weekend of… Read More Papal Visit Playbook – Things to do in and around Philadelphia
Verizon is spending an estimated $20 million dollars for upgrades and improvements to it’s cellphone and wireless business in downtown Philadelphia. They will be deploying mobile cell sites, are upgrading existing sites and are building new cell sites so that the expected 2 million visitors texts and call go through when the Pope is in… Read More Verizon spending Millions of Dollars by adding Cell Phone Towers around the City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 and Friday, September 25. The superintendent of schools is now requesting the school system also be closed on Thursday, September 24 after the release of the initial Security and Logisitical Maps released by the City. Local businesses are also considering closing as early as Noon on… Read More Philadelphia Schools and Businesses will be closing early for Pope Francis visit
Philadelphia Food courts are not limited to the mall, but can be found in various places around the City. The oldest, Reading Terminal Market is at 12th & Arch streets and features fresh produce/baked goods, and many places to grab a quick bite to eat. The Shops at Liberty Place, located at 16th and Market… Read More Where to Eat – Food Courts in Philadelphia
The Prince Theater, located at 1412 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, is going to show the Holy Father’s top three movies: the Oscar-winning Danish film Babette’s Feast, Fellini’s La Strada and Rossellini’s Rome, Open City. Between Sept. 22-24 the Prince will be screening one of Pope Francis’ top picks at 7:40 p.m., while the short is available… Read More Prince Theater will show Pope Francis’ Favorite Movies during his visit
The Reading Terminal Market, located next to The Philadelphia Convention Center, has yet to determine if they will be open during the Pope’s visit. They will decide in the next couple of weeks based on the new Road Closure Map unveiled by the City of Philadelphia yesterday.
Pope Francis In Philadelphia 