Our favorite Web links and the best local media.
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Web Links:
City Photography Archive
Many of Philadelphia’s more than two million archived photographs dating back to the late 1800s. www.phillyhistory.org
Declaration of Independence
“We hold these truths to be self evident.” After 232 years, still a must read. www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Free Wi-Fi
Updates on Philadelphia’s ambitious project to bring free wireless Internet service to public places citywide. www.wirelessphiladelphia.org
Gay life
Nightlife, dining, lodgings, and news for the GLBT community. www.edgephiladelphia.com
Greater Philadelphia Gardens
Guide to 28 arboreta and gardens in the “cradle of horticulture” region, including 1,050-acre (425-hectare) Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Penn. www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org
Official Visitors Site for Greater Philadelphia
Information on attractions in the city and surrounding counties, with maps, promotional offers, and tips for families with kids. www.gophila.com
Philadelphia Architects and Buildings
Database of historic buildings and the architects who designed them, searchable by street. www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/
Philadelphia City Guide
Insights on restaurants, shopping, and events. philadelphia.citysearch.com
Phillyfuture.org
Compendium of blogs where the locals gather to wax rhapsodic about water ice, rant about potholes, and share their pain on the latest Eagles game. www.phillyfuture.org
Local Media:
City Paper
Independent, irreverent youth-oriented weekly with offbeat entertainment and lifestyle coverage and copious listings. www.citypaper.net
Inquirer and Daily News
Philadelphia’s two daily newspapers focus on news events and features but offer reliable reviews and useful entertainment listings. www.philly.com
KYW Newsradio Indispensable source of up-to-the-minute info on Philly happenings. Also offers entertainment news. www.kyw1060.com
Philadelphia Gay News
Weekly source for GLBT news and entertainment, found in purple boxes throughout the city. www.epgn.com
Philadelphia Tribune
Published five days a week, the oldest continually operating African American newspaper in America, printing since 1884. Home of the Entertainment Now! guide to events, concerts, and exhibits. www.phillytrib.com
Philadelphia Weekly Free
Alternative newspaper with bountiful coverage of the arts, dining, and shopping. www.philadelphiaweekly.com
