250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Although that affirmation has not been enforced with equal measure, Philadelphians have fought to create a City of Brotherly Love. The city's collective beauty is apparent in its parks and public art, while infrastructure such as telephone lines and […]
On National Oyster Day, Carpenters’ Hall and Fishtown Seafood will host the “Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash” in Philadelphia’s Historic District. The 21+ evening throws it back to the Revolutionary era when oysters were the snack of choice for the Founding Fathers. In the 1700s, these briny bites were the original fast food, with shells […]