Day: September 27, 2015

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rnWESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of the Pope's followers are on their way to Philadelphia in anticipation of his arrival, but many may have trouble sleeping before his visit. Below is a late-night guide of things to do if they are wide-eyed in the city of Brotherly Love. For a user-friendly mobile guide for the flock go to http://www.loomandleaf.com/pope-visit.rnrnRUN IT OUTrnAre you feeling like Samson? Go for a midnight run up the stairs of the Philadelphia Art Museum. (2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway)rnrnFOODrnIf there are a lack of loaves and fishes when hunger strikes, check out the following for a midnight snack:rnrnInsomnia Cookies, open until 3am (135 S.13th St) https://insomniacookies.comrnGeno's Steaks, open until 3 a.m. (219 South 9th St) http://www.genosteaks.com/rnENTERTAINMENTrnWhile "The Ten Commandments" may not be playing, the University City Cinema starts movies after 11 p.m. or 12 a.m. on weekends (230 S 40th St) www.ravemotionpictures.comrnHit the lanes and show off what you learned in your CYO bowling league at Lucky Strike bowling alley, open until 2 a.m. (1336 Chestnut St) www.bowlluckystrike.comrnrnESSENTIALSrnIt might not be 40 days and 40 nights in the desert, but you may need some supplies from these go-to places:rnrnThe Wawa, open 24 hours (2535 Aramingo Avenue) https://www.wawa.comrnThe Fresh Grocer, open 24 hours (1501 N Broad St) http://thefreshgrocer.shoprite.comrnForgot your bible? Pick one up at Barnes & Noble so you can follow Mass on Sunday, open until 10 p.m. (1805 Walnut St) www.barnesandnoble.comrnO' HOLY NIGHTrnWhile the flock may be tending to their nighttime needs, rest assured Pope Francis will be sleeping peacefully. He will slumber on an eco-luxury, memory foam Loom & Leaf mattress by Saatva. It was delivered to The St. Charles Seminary, located just outside of Philadelphia. The order was received through Bedding Industries of America (BIA) who specifically chose the Loom & Leaf mattress for The Pope. He will reportedly go to bed at his usual 9:00 p.m. (not watching TV as he never does) and he will wake up at 4:00 a.m. fully rested to deliver Mass on Sunday.rnrnAbout SaatvarnSaatva — which means clarity and purity — is changing sleep and mattress-buying as many Americans know it. The online company designs and delivers ultra-premium innerspring and memory foam mattresses throughout the United States.rnFor more information visit www.saatvamattress.com and www.loomandleaf.com.rnrnPhoto – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150923/269684-INFO rnrn rnrn rnrnSOURCE SaatvarnrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.saatvamattress.com

75-feet, 350-pound Langhorne Loomed Runner Goes UPS Green to AirportrnrnPENNDEL, Pa., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Designing, weaving, and donating three custom carpets – including the iconic 75' x 9' "Medallions of Hope" Cardinal Red/Gothic Gold airport welcome carpet – for the Philadelphia Papal Visit has been a labor of love for months on the Langhorne Carpet looms in the tiny borough (pop. 2,200) of Penndel, Pennsylvania. Atrnrn11 a.m., Thursday, September 24thrnrnLanghorne's talented 'Weave Team', accompanied by government officials, textile design experts, and neighbors, bids farewell to the distinctive carpet that will be rolled out at Philadelphia International Airport for the Pope's arrival and departure. UPS has arranged (also as a donation) for the precious cargo to be shipped the 32 miles in one of its fleet of fuel-efficient Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV). Borough officials, including the Mayor and Police Chief, will be on hand for the roll up and celebratory send off that will include a blessing of the carpet by the Rev. Robert Gross, Our Lady of Grace Parish, presentation of a Postcard to the Pope from all mill employees, and a police escort to the Airport. Last week the UPS HEV delivered the other two Langhorne Papal visit carpets that feature gold medallions set against a deep green background, for use in the Rectory of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Reproductions of the 100% organic wool carpets will also be on display and mill tours will be conducted.rnrnParticipants Include:rnrnBill & Winnifred Morrow / Langhorne Carpet CompanyrnKen Gillespie / UPSrnU.S. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick / Staff RepresentativernCharles H. Martin / Commissioner-Vice Chairman, Bucks CountyrnMayor Robert Winkler / Penndel BoroughrnPolice Chief Joseph M. Sciscio, Jr. / Penndel BoroughrnMarcia Weiss / Textile Design, Philadelphia UniversityrnThe Rev. Robert Gross (Vicar) / Our Lady of Grace Parish, Penndelrnrn rnrnSOURCE Langhorne Carpet Company