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Philly's Ritz-Carlton Pays Tribute to its Moneyed Past

Jul 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Leave it to one of the most well-respected luxury brands to design a hotel around the color of money. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, has revealed its yearlong, multi-million dollar renewal project featuring a new design based on the textures and materials of money and currency, with pops of metallic and bronze. It’s a nod to the rich lifestyle within, and the building’s moneyed past. 

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Le Virtu Takes You to Italy This Summer

Jun 21, 2016  |   Contributor: Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal

The chef and owners of Le Virtù in Philadelphia really want you to feel like you’ve taken a trip to the Abruzzo region by tasting their cuisine. The menu has been inspired by their experiences dining with family and friends there. The locally-sourced food takes its cues from one of Italy’s boldest regions, serving house-cured and butchered meats, pastas cut by hand and ragus that aren’t ready until they’ve simmered all day long. Le Virtù already makes you feel like you’re dining in someone's home—and takes that experience a step further this summer with their intimate chef’s table experience.

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The Rittenhouse Celebrates 25 Years of AAA Five Diamond Status

Feb 16, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

For the 25th consecutive year, The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia has received a AAA Five-Diamond honor. To celebrate the prestigious accolade, the property is debuting a new $10,000 package filled with indulgent spa treatments, custom jewelry and accommodations in their Park Suites.

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5 Grammy Nominees' Hometowns Worth Visiting

Feb 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

On February 15, the music world will come together for the 58th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in LA. Among the night’s performers are Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Adele, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd. As the country watches their favorite artists take the stage, we couldn’t help but consider where some of the night’s biggest nominees began their musical journeys. Below we take a look at the contenders for Song of the Year and get to know a little more about their hometowns. 

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$450M Live! Hotel and Casino Planned for Philly With Las-Vegas Style Offerings

Nov 24, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Soon Philadelphia residents will be saying hello to a new $450 million casino in the city’s Stadium District. Located at 900 Packer Avenue, the project was first awarded a gaming license in late 2014 but is finally now being developed by The Cordish Companies and Parx Casino. The privately financed property will feature a Las Vegas-style casino floor with over 125 table games, more than 2,000 slot machines and live entertainment venues.

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The Lodge at Glendorn's Intimate Setting is a Nice Break From City Life in Pennsylvania

Sep 15, 2015  |   Contributor: Parm Parmar

The five-star Lodge at Glendorn, sitting on 1,500 acres that border the Allegheny Mountains, is an oasis of tranquility nestled in northern Pennsylvania. It is a stark contrast to the oil refineries in Bradford. After passing the lodge’s main gate, guests drive through a majestic forest and areas of manicured lawns, before setting foot inside rustic cabins that seem to step back in time.

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The Four Seasons Transforms Into The Logan Hotel This November Following $28 Million Renovation

Sep 4, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Say goodbye to the Four Seasons and hello to the new Logan Hotel. Host Hotels & Resorts and Sage Hospitality have announced that their property, which is currently in the middle of a $28 million renovation, will be opening this November.

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Philly's 945-Foot One Liberty Observation Deck Will Horrify Acrophobiacs

May 15, 2015  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Planned for a fall 2015 opening, One Liberty Place in Philadelphia will soon be debuting its a sky-high observation deck on the 57th floor. The new addition will offer panoramic views of the city, as well as the other skyscrapers in Liberty Place—including the Two Liberty Place skyscraper next door.

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Marigold Kitchen Leaks Three Dishes Off Their 16-Course NYE Dinner Menu

Dec 26, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Dining at Marigold Kitchen is not for the picky eater. Showcasing an always-changing tasting menu each night, chefs Andrew Kochan and Tim Lanza have proven that sometimes, the chef really does know best. Since typically you don’t know which dish you’ll get prior to it being served, we were surprised to learn that for their 16-course New Year’s Eve event, some of the dishes have been revealed. 

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Palladino's Italian Restaurant Opens Tonight in Former Colombo's Building

Dec 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Palladino’s Italian restaurant and steakhouse from Chef Luke Palladino, opens its doors tonight at 1934 East Passyunk Avenue in the former Colombo’s building. Chef Palladino owns restaurants throughout New Jersey including Luke’s Kitchen & Marketplace, LP Steak and Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian.

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Parents Magazine Votes Philadelphia Into Top Ten Places to Visit ? With Kids

Jul 10, 2013  |   Contributor: Michael Pearse

It's never easy finding the right place to take the kids on vacation, and though Philadelphia doesn't immediately spring to mind, Parents magazine has named it on its list of Top Ten cities for families with kids to visit, and that's saying something. Ranking in at number 10, Philadelphia made the cut because of its variety of attractions and reasonable costs, two major factors for families to consider.

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Anonymous Goes After Philadelphia Government

Sep 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Michael Pearse

Anonymous is becoming a bit of a protective entity, targeting governments and corporations that seem to be bullying everyday people and small businesses. Philad... Read More

Gun Discharges in Philadelphia Airport

Sep 25, 2012  |   Contributor: Michael Pearse

There’s nothing that calms the nerves of anxious travelers like hearing a gun go off in the airport right before their flight. This happened at the Philadelphia International Airport on September 24, which is likely to have left passenger... Read More

How Did They Name That Town?

Aug 31, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz  |  2 Comments

Fact: There are 28 Springfields in the United States, according to the United States Census Bureau—and that’s not even the most-recurring place name in the country. But for every uninspired destination name, there’s one that’s so wacky, you might wonder whether some town official from way-back-when named it on a dare.... Read More

Philadelphia Flower Show Goes Tropical in 2012

Feb 22, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

If you didn’t get a chance to go on any romantic getaways to Hawaii yet this year, catch a break from the winter blues, stateside, at the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show. The 2012 theme is “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha,” and takes place March 4-11.... Read More

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