From Volksfest and lantern-lit nights to Netflix House buzz, Taylor Swift chaos, and 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' drama — here’s what we’re talking about this week.
Frankie's Summer Club, set in the courtyard of the Frank Furness Building, in Philadelphia on Friday, August 8, 2025.Labor Day weekend is here — Philly’s unofficial goodbye to summer. Whether you’re staying in the city, escaping to the Shore, or just trying to make the most of one last long weekend, we’ve got you covered.
From beer gardens and street festivals to free museum days and kid-friendly fireworks, here’s what to check out:A South Jersey woman turned a breast cancer scare into a dream project: Austen’s Shelf, a 98-square-foot Jane Austen-themed mobile bookstore. Inspired by the author’s sitting room, the shop debuts Sept. 5 at Cherry Hill Mall with 380 curated books, cozy Regency-inspired décor, and a mission to make every reader feel seen. Charity Herndon hopes the tiny trailer offers the same sense of comfort and escape thatPhilly’s cocktail game has never been stronger, with bartenders shaking up inventive seasonal creations, reviving obscure classics, and pushing boundaries on flavor. Here’s where to: From lantern-lit nights at Franklin Square and Elmo fireworks at Sesame Place to free museum days and sunflower fields in full bloom, here are 11 kid-friendly ways to : Cannstatter’s German heritage fest returns with liters of lager, folk music, dance, and its famous three-story fruit-and-veggie tower. Bier, brats, and a family fun zone —: For the first time in a decade, the iconic game show is holding live auditions in the city. Head to Rivers Casino on Sept. 18–19 for your shot at spinning the wheel —: More than 90 Asian food vendors, a cultural bazaar, and live performances make this Phoenixville fest a late-summer foodie must. Bring anFrom the creators of Bok Bar, this hidden beer garden near 15th and Pine is quietly becoming one of Center City’s best-kept secrets.: Volksfest for liters of lager and German fare, sipping a cocktail to soak up the long weekend, and a Labor Day hike to savor the last stretch of summer.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is all anyone can talk about — including us in the newsroom. We spent an embarrassing amount of time dreaming up the most chaotic, Philly-as-it-gets wedding scenarios: Gritty officiating at the Linc, Jason Kelce in full Mummers regalia, a Broad Street parade-slash-reception, and Wawa hoagie trays for the masses.The world’s first Netflix House opens Nov. 12 at King of Prussia Mall, with photo ops, VR games, screenings, and themed activations fromPhilly’s public pools are closing on a rolling schedule through Sept. 1, with just a few days left to squeeze in one final swim. Spraygrounds and splash pads stayThe 2025 Michelin Guide drops Nov. 18 at the Kimmel Center, and for the first time ever, Philly restaurants are in the mix. Stars, Bib Gourmands, snubs —. South Philly’s iconic John’s Water Ice has teamed up with Sugar Crunch Candy to launch freeze-dried water ice. The bite-sizedPatty Jackson’s Party in the Park brings Jeffrey Osborne, After 7, and Heatwave to the Dell Music Center for a WDAS-fueled Labor Day tradition.Oasis fans, rejoice: The Gallagher brothers reunite for two nights at MetLife Stadium, the closest stop on their U.S. tour.to be from a Philly suburb in “The Summer I Turned Pretty” — but local fans aren’t buying it. Sure, the Chesterbrook High School reference screams Main Line energy, but TikTok says Belly’s behavior would have her Philly card revoked. From the accent to the brother drama , we had
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