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Backgrounder: Pet-friendly Philadelphia
Pet lovers are crazy about their animal companions and spend more than $40 billion a year in the U.S. on pet services and accoutrements to prove it. For those who love to spoil their pet but hate to leave him behind while traveling, the Philadelphia region proves to be the “purr-fect” getaway. Pet-friendly hotels, restaurants and retail shops welcome visitors and their animal companions in all sections of the city and its suburbs. From canine-friendly parks to Very Important Pet (VIP) hotel programs, the Philadelphia region makes it easy for visitors to bring their furry friends along for the ride.
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The Ultimate Insiders Dish On Their Philly Favs
DONNA SCHORR, a young-at-heart Baby Boomer
Director of Communications
Yes, I take a train ride to the city every day, and at this age, I’m no expert on late night clubbing. But I’ve lived in or near Philly for decades (never mind how many), and I can tell you a lot about great things to see and do that don’t cost a fortune. Here are some of my sentimental favorites:
Rittenhouse Square
When I miss my dad, I visit his memorial bench in one of the most loved green spots in the city, Rittenhouse Square. Here is the heart and
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It's Easy Being "Green" In Philly With Eats, Drinks, Shops, Spas, Hotels And More
City Offers All Sorts Of Eco-friendly Options For Visitors And Locals
The nation’s tallest “green” building—located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City business district—is now welcoming its first commercial tenants and unofficially ushering in the next active phase of sustainable living, working and playing in Philadelphia. The 57-story Comcast Center, also the tallest building between New York and Chicago, is among the first in the United States to be 100% LEED registered, with features like high-performance, spectrally selective glazing glass walls and atriums to maximize daylight and an automated light-dimming system and occupancy sensors to reduce unnecessary electricity.
In another pioneering venture for the city, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office
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