In Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, Cellblock 12 is famous for reports of echoing voices and laughter, adding to its haunted reputation.
Home to the rich past of the city, the Philadelphia History Museum is set to close down after Temple University pulled out from its partnership. The museum cannot maintain its operation during public visiting hours, and its future is uncertain.
Philadelphia's first and only mobile beer garden is set to travel to 20 city parks in the summer to quench the thirst of the locals while at the same time promoting parks and conservation.
Three transportation network companies are giving away free rides and discounts for voters to their poll locations.
It's been said that the first cheesesteak made its appearance in year 1930. One day a hot dog vendor, named Pat Olivieri, decided to put some beef from the butcher on his grill. A taxi driver noticed the alluring aroma and asked for his own steak sandwich. Then - Voila! The Philly Steak Sandwich has been born! Except the original did not include cheese. It was not until later that Mr. Olivieri decided to add cheese to his beautiful recipe!