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Historic Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia

Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson of FOX "Good Day Philadelphia" take viewers through Historic Philadelphia, the area between Front and 7th Streets and Race and Spruce Streets. Historic Philadelphia is made up of many different neighborhoods, all jam-packed with restaurants, galleries, shops and attractions, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell...

Tags: Dining & Restaurants, Family-friendly, Historic Philadelphia, History, Icons, Museums & Attractions, Nightlife, Shopping, Summer, Tours & Transportation

Sunoco Welcome America! Fourth of July in Philadelphia

Sunoco Welcome America! Fourth of July in Philadelphia

The nation's birthplace is still the best place to celebrate America's birthday. Sunoco Welcome America!, Philadelphia's multi-day marathon of Independence Day events, is packed with films, food, dancing, a parade, patriotic ceremonies, free concerts and fireworks. Philadelphia is the only place to celebrate the Fourth of July....

Tags: B-roll, Events, Holidays, Summer

The Philadelphia Tribune

The Philadelphia Tribune

The Philadelphia Tribune is the largest newspaper in the U.S. serving the African-American community. This spot and five other 30-second public service announcements, made possible by GPTMC and its partners, aired throughout Black History Month in 2008. The series earned a Mid-Atlantic Emmy nomination....

Tags: African-American, GPTMC

Mummers Parade on New Year's Day

Mummers Parade on New Year's Day

The wacky and colorful Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day distinguishes Philadelphia’s New Year celebration from all others. During the day-long celebration, 15,000 elaborately costumed clowns, musicians and dancers strut up Broad Street, leaving a trail of glitter, feathers and fun. (Tip: Because each division starts at a different intersection,...

Tags: Events, Family-friendly, Holidays, Winter

Philadelphia's Fairmount Park

Philadelphia's Fairmount Park

Fairmount Park, the nation's largest urban park with more than 4,400 acres of public space, is the city's playground, home to the country's oldest zoo, historic homes, a 14,000-seat Mann Center for the Performing Arts venue and hundreds of bike paths and walking trails....

Tags: B-roll, Outdoors, Parks & Gardens

Philadelphia Rowing

Philadelphia Rowing

Picturesque and historic houses face Kelly Drive and light up the waters of the Schuylkill River at night. What many don't know though is that Boathouse Row, home to Philadelphia's rowing community, is a leading epicenter of the nation's championship aspirations for the sport....

Tags: Outdoors, Sporting Events

HD B-roll Sample

HD B-roll Sample

This 60-second video highlights some of GPTMC's high-definition b-roll reel. Please contact Meredith Edlow at (267) 861-3449 for more information and to order b-roll for your program....

Tags: B-roll

The Roots Picnic 2009

The Roots Picnic 2009

Black Thought and Questlove of The Roots, Philly’s famed hip-hop group turned "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" house band, talk about the second annual Roots Picnic, taking place on June 6 at Penn's Landing. The picnic kicks off Black Music Month in Philly and includes all-star performances by Philadelphia’s own...

Tags: African-American, Events, Music, Summer

I Glide Tours

I Glide Tours

This uwishunu.com video shows visitors how they can tour the city in style thanks to I Glide Tours. Participants use a Segway® Personal Transporter, a self-propelled, two-wheeled vehicle, to take a two-and-a-half-hour tour of the area around the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Fairmount Park. Reservations are recommended. Tours depart...

Tags: Tours & Transportation

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