Get Out And Vote Because The Reading Terminal Market Has Once Again Been Nominated for Best Public Market in America
It’s another election year. Well in this case it isn’t about politics but about food. For the fourth year in a row Reading Terminal Market is in the running for USA Today’s 10Best title of Best Public Market in America. The annual contest kicks off on March 18 and runs through April 15. The winner will be decided based on public vote and announced in April.
Reading Terminal Market is asking for the public’s help in securing a victory as #1 on the list for 2024 after receiving the title of Best Public Market through the same contest in 2021 and 2022. Readers are able to vote once per day, per device at this link: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-public-market-2024/reading-terminal-market-philadelphia-pennsylvania/
An initial list of 20 markets was nominated by a panel of 10Best local experts and contributors and voters will narrow it down to the top 10 winners. Joining Reading Terminal Market as nominees are Boston Public Market, Eastern Market Detroit, Findlay Market, Pike Place Market and others.
“We would love the public’s support in achieving the USA Today 10Best recognition once again,” said Annie Allman, CEO and General Manager, Reading Terminal Market. “Reading Terminal Market has been feeding the heart and soul of Philadelphia for 131 years and national accolades like this help showcase the critical work our small, family-owned businesses are doing to fuel the economy and provide a diverse, welcoming space for locals and visitors.”
Celebrated as one of the most diverse public spaces in America, Philadelphia’s historic market is a registered 501c3 non-profit and is believed to be the largest SNAP/EBT redemption site in Pennsylvania. Reading Terminal Market is open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. seven days a week and home to more than 70 small, family-owned businesses. With more than 5 million visitors in 2023, the Market was one of the most-visited destinations in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
For more information on Reading Terminal Market, please visit www.readingterminalmarket.org.
