Culture

MLB All-Star Weekend in Philly celebrates America's first organized baseball team

Philadelphia is hosting MLB All-Star Weekend this year, and the city is using the occasion to highlight the Philadelphia Olympic Ball Club — the nation's first organized baseball team. Events tied to the America 250 celebration are giving locals and visitors a chance to connect baseball history with its Philly roots.

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Culture

Philly launches new self-guided walking tour inspired by Boston's Freedom Trail

Philadelphia has unveiled the 'Path to Democracy,' a self-guided walking tour through Old City designed to highlight the city's role in American democracy. The tour is launching in conjunction with the America 250 celebration and gives visitors and locals a new way to explore historic sites at their own pace.

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Politics

Half of Philly businesses still handing out plastic bags despite 2021 ban

A new report finds that roughly half of Philadelphia businesses are not complying with the city's plastic bag ban, which has been in effect since 2021. Advocates are calling for stronger enforcement as the city works to reduce single-use plastic waste.

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Sports

MLB All-Star Weekend — Firstival & Baseball History Celebration

Philadelphia is hosting MLB All-Star Weekend with special events celebrating the nation's first organized baseball team, making it a perfect outing for baseball fans and history buffs alike.

Culture

Path to Democracy — Self-Guided Walking Tour in Old City

Philly's brand-new self-guided walking tour through Old City connects you to landmarks at the heart of American democracy, and it's free to explore on your own schedule this weekend.