Do you have a long commute? I did at one point. I used to commute from Exton (Pennsylvania) to Center City Philadelphia. This commute used to take me about an hour by train (Driving is pointless considering the traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76 East)). Now my commute is a 10 minute walk!! In the…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
What is Independence Hall and Why is it Important?
Independence Hall is one of the most historic buildings in the United States of America. It is the building where the American Declaration of Independence (July 4th 1776) and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted (September 17, 1787). The building was completed in 1753 as served as the Pennsylvania State House. The body…
Complete Guide To Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. I live very close to the Square and I get to experience the vibe and the ambiance almost on a daily basis. Rittenhouse Square is the name of the Square (a public park) and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood. From a historical stand…