Philly Lover- Sharing Discoveries from around Town
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Watkins Street Studio: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Iconic Philly artist Isaiah Zagar (born March 1939) is the creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens as well as thousands of outdoor and indoor mosaic murals, paintings and sculptures. In 2024, he transferred ownership and use of his Watkins Street Studio to the PMG organization. Magic Gardens is reaching out to the Philly community to get…
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Chinese Lantern Festival
Our family tradition is to visit the Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square Park every year. This was the best show yet from the dazzling lantern entrance on ! The exhibits are not only spectacular, but most are interactive and fun for all ages. Since it’s the year of the Dragon, we especially enjoyed…
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Get a Gato Cafe and Pet Rescue
Love the Get a Gato Cat Cafe non-profit now open on Christian Street. Owner Jackie and I both had black & white family cats named Oreo. Delicious Latin-inspired dishes, excellent coffee and a nice selection of hot and cold drinks. There are Gato tee-shirts, totes, cards and unique cat-themed gifts. For a small donation, you…
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Rosy’s Taco Bar
Our first dinner at Rosy’s Taco Bar was a 5-star treat for all five senses. It’s our new favorite Mexican restaurant in Philly. We had their quesadillas, shrimp and pork tacos, plus churros for dessert. Their tortillas are the best! Light and crispy with a hint of sweetness. The service was friendly, attentive and fast.…
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Monument to Scottish Immigrants
This impressive Monument to Scottish Immigrants memorial in Philadelphia was erected by the St. Andrew’s Society in 2011. The statue depicts a Scottish family with their deerhound, as they are arriving in the U.S. One bas-relief shows 5 members of the St. Andrew’s Society who signed the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was constructed on the…
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Masonic Temple of Philadelphia
The Masonic Temple of Philadelphia, located near City Hall, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023. The building’s 1873 time capsule and cornerstone greet you near the entrance. You do need to book a small-group tour (about 1-hour long) to see inside the building, unless you’re there for a wedding/special event. Our tour guide was excellent,…