Month: January 2015

Philadelphia, January 15, 2015 – The City of Philadelphia released a report, Tale of the Tape: 1984 to 2014, A Report of Data and Metrics Detailing the Growth and Progress of the City of Philadelphia, which captures key changes in Philadelphia during the last 30 years.rnrn“As we have finished 2014 and now look forward to 2015, I think it’s important that Philadelphians have more data, information and perspective about the growth and development of their City for the past few years, including through the Great Recession, to understand better the significant progress that Philadelphia has made in recent times and over the past 30 years,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “Philadelphia has made great progress in so many measurable areas, and the facts of that progress should be made widely available to our citizens, business leaders, civic community, visitors and people looking to visit or invest in Philadelphia. And even with the progress in many areas, this data and information release also points out areas of challenge that remain for our City, including poverty, education funding and public safety. As Philadelphians, we should acknowledge our positive progress and also recommit ourselves to working together to develop solutions to the challenges we face. Philadelphia is a city on the rise, and this data and information help to tell some of the story of our great city.”rnrnOverall, Philadelphia has experienced significant increases in public safety, economic vitality, jobs and employment, population, revenues for education and quality of life for many Philadelphians. This factual, baseline data and information will help Philadelphians evaluate the progress of their city in various areas of concern, which have been areas of focus for the Nutter Administration, and utilize the data to inform new proposals and ideas advanced in the future.rnrnEven with significant advances in many areas, the report also shows that Philadelphia still faces many challenges, namely the highest poverty rate of the top ten biggest cities in America and lack of additional funding for schools. However, the report shows that over time with consistent effort and a vision for the future, Philadelphia can make significant progress.

rnrnnnrnThree-course lunch, $20. Three-course dinner, $35.rnrnCenter City District Restaurant Week returns January 18-23 & 25-30!rnrnParticipating restaurants offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person. In addition, many participating restaurants will also offer a three-course lunch for $20.rnrnUse m.CenterCityPhila.org to search participating restaurants, check menus and make reservations on your phone! Thanks to Celebrity Cruises, you can park for free at selected garages on January 22 & 29! rnrnClick here to get your parking voucher.rnhttps://celebritycruises-wuvlt.formstack.com/forms/restweek_parkingrnrnJoin us for Center City District Restaurant Week, January 18-23 & 25-30, 2015. These participating restaurants will offer three-course dinners for only $35† per person. In addition, many will also be offering a three-course lunch for $20†.rnrnReservation links for most restaurants are available below or search the entire list at OpenTable.com. Please note that reservations made through the restaurant week OpenTable.com site will not be awarded points.rnrnKeep up with the latest Restaurant Week news on Twitter @PhilaRestWeek.

Posted on January 9, 2015 by City of PhiladelphiarnrnPhiladelphia, January 9, 2015 – The City of Philadelphia was named the No. 3 ‘place to go’ on the “52 Places to go in 2015” list by the New York Times. In its description of the city, the Times noted that one reason to visit Philadelphia is the city’s utilization of urban outdoor spaces through mini-parks and pop-up gardens. The paper highlighted new attractions like Dilworth Park, Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk.rnrn“Philadelphians know that they live in a great city. Philadelphia is a walkable, bikable, family-friendly city with some of the best historical and cultural attractions in the country,” Mayor Michael A. Nutter said. “I hope that this recognition from the New York Times will encourage more visitors to come to Philadelphia and experience firsthand all that we have to offer. We Philadelphians are pleased that the New York Times has acknowledged that our city is a vibrant, growing, sustainable city with more and more must-see green amenities.”rnrnThe full list is available at: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/11/travel/52-places-to-go-in-2015.html?smid=tw-nytimestravel&_r=0

The red carpet premiere will be held in the city of Philadelphia on January 13th at 6pm in the Landmark Ritz East. Which is located at 125 South 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106.rnnnrnrnnnrnNEW YORK, NY, January 2, 2014 (PRWEB) January 06, 2015rnnnrnrnnnrnPregnancy documentary 40 Weeks, produced by Big Belli LLC, is the first of its kind to follow the pregnancy journeys of a diverse group of expecting families. 40 Weeks’ mission is to support pregnant and looking-to-become pregnant women with information and virtual community so they can feel confident throughout their pregnancy. The film brings a week-by-week window into the joys, trials and surprises of each family’s story to the screen aiming to help women have the best possible experience and outcome for their babies.rnWhen Dominique Debroux, co-producer, was pregnant she couldn’t find a film that brought community and information together in an easily accessible format. Director Christopher Henze, her husband, was inspired to make one – both Big Belli and 40 Weeks came into being with this flash of inspiration. Dominique and Christopher are building out the bigbelli.com site to offer filmed content and community beyond the movie to help connect moms-to-be so they know they’re not alone in this amazing journey.rnThe red carpet premiere will be held in Philadelphia on January 13th at 6pm at the Landmark Ritz East, located at 125 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.rnNewyorkfamily.com praises the intimacy the moms granted the filmmakers. “That, perhaps, is the film’s greatest gift,” they said. “There are many hard, difficult moments…But all of the women approach the incredible changes and challenges they are facing with strength and a sense of humor. In the end, the message is refreshing: no one has a perfect pregnancy.”rnTheatrical distribution of the film equals the ground-breaking concept of 40 Weeks itself.rnGathr.us Theatrical On Demand® is Big Belli’s distribution partner. This new approach to commercial film distribution allows a film’s audience to bring movies they like to their communities by crowdsourcing the audiences. It is changing film distribution nationally and bringing more women’s movies to theaters near you.rnTo find and reserve tickets for a local screening or to become a Gathr host and create an event in your own town, please visit http://www.bigbelliscreening.com. Starting March 1, 2015, 40 Weeks will also be available on DVD or as a download through both iTunes and the website.rnTo learn more, please visit https://www.40weeksthemovie.com/rnPR Contact: Michelle Fix – michelle.m.fix (at) gmail.com – 646.331.7250

Introductory fares starting at $49 are on sale through January 10rnnnDenver, Colorado (PRWEB) January 07, 2015nnFrontier Airlines today announced its continued low fare service expansion between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and three new destinations – Atlanta (ATL); Charlotte, N.C. (CLT); and Chicago (ORD) – will begin March 13. Special fares starting at $19 one-way are available today only on the company’s website, FlyFrontier.com, and fares from $49 one-way are available for purchase until January 10.nnrnnn“We are pleased to announce non-stop low fare service from Philadelphia to three new destinations just in time for spring travel,” said Frontier Airlines Senior Vice President of Commercial, Daniel Shurz. “These introductory fares attest to our commitment to make air travel more affordable and accessible for all customers in the region.”nnrnnn”We are very excited that Frontier Airlines is adding flights to Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago from Philadelphia International Airport,” said Airport CEO Mark Gale. “This added service gives travelers in the region access to more low fare flights to popular destinations. More choices mean more competition, which is good news for the consumer.”nnrnnnFrontier also offers non-stop service from Philadelphia to Cancun, Mexico (CUN); Miami (MIA); Orlando, Fla. (MCO); and Tampa, Fla. (TPA)nnrnnnThe flight schedule is as follows:nnrnnnPHL-ATL effective Mar. 13, 2015; 1x daily Airbus A319 servicennrnnnPHL-CLT effective Mar. 13, 2015; 1x daily Airbus A319 servicennrnnnPHL-ORD effective Mar. 13, 2015; 1x daily Airbus A319 servicennrnnnAt FlyFrontier.com, customers can always choose from either of Frontier’s fare options – Classic Plus or Economy. Classic Plus is a fully refundable fare that includes amenities like no change fees, a carry-on bag, one checked bag, and STRETCH seating. With Frontier’s Economy fares, customers can pay our lowest fares and add-on the services they want – like selecting a seat assignment, a carry-on bag, and checked bags.nnrnnn*Fare offer: rnnn$19 fares are available from Philadelphia (PHL) to certain markets on specific dates. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 7, 2015 for domestic, nonstop travel on: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Mar. 13, 2015 through Apr. 29, 2015. The following blackout dates apply: Mar. 31-Apr. 1; Apr. 7-8, 2015. Fares are available on flights fromnnrnnn$49 fares are available to/from Philadelphia (PHL) to certain markets on specific dates. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 10, 2015 for domestic, nonstop travel on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Mar. 13, 2015 through May 16, 2015. The following blackout dates apply: Mar. 29-Apr. 12, 2015.nnrnnnFares are one way and do not require roundtrip purchase. Fare(s) shown includes all transportation fees, surcharges and taxes, and are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited at these fares and certain flights and/or days of travel may be unavailable.nnrnnnDepending on the fare type purchased, nonrefundable tickets may be transferred for a fee of up to $50, or reissued for alternate flights for a fee of up to $75, as well as a possible fare increase. The name change fee and itinerary change fee are not exclusive of each other. Previously purchased tickets may not be exchanged for these special fare tickets. Flight segment(s) must be cancelled prior to scheduled departure time or the ticket(s) and all monies will be forfeited.nnrnnnTickets purchased at FlyFrontier.com or by calling Frontier’s reservations centers must be paid for at the time the reservation is made, but may be cancelled for a full refund without penalty up to 24 hours after the time of purchase. Additional travel services, such as baggage (http://www.flyfrontier.com/customer-service/travel-support/baggage) and advance seat assignments (http://www.flyfrontier.com/flight-info/seating-options) are available for purchase separately at an additional charge. Some markets do not offer daily service. Schedules are subject to change without notice. Flights are operated by Frontier Airlines. Other restrictions may apply.nnrnnnAbout Frontier AirlinesrnnnFrontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 75 destinations inrnnnthe United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic on over 270 dailyrnnnflights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier employs more than 3,900 hard-working aviationrnnnprofessionals who pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Rocky Mountainrnnnhospitality to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal AviationrnnnAdministration’s 2013 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named thernnnindustry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)rnnnas a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.