Move over Hollywood. . .

Philadelphia is a film darling, once again! The role of Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone in 1976, placed the film spotlight brightly upon the City of Brotherly Love.  Nominated for 10 Oscars in 1977, and winner of three (including Best Picture), the recognition given to Rocky could easily have given Philly a BIG head,

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Life, LOVE, Liberty, & a little FUN!

This President’s Day weekend, we recall the words of our 1st President, George Washington, who said, “Interwoven is the LOVE of Liberty with every ligament of the heart.”   It’s February (the month of celebrating love), we’re here in Philly (the City of Brotherly Love), and we absolutely LOVE this handy symbol of liberty for your

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LOVE is in the. . .

  kitchen, this Valentine’s Day! As a lover of art, a lover of cookies, and a lover of Philly, this novel cookie cutter has it all. This unique tin cutter is crafted in the shape of Robert Indiana’s famous LOVE sculpture, first placed in Philadelphia, PA in 1976 as part of the US Bicentennial celebration.  You

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