— Photo by Visit Philadelphia
August 20-22, 2026
We can’t tell you to steal the Declaration of Independence, but you can get your best Benjamin Franklin Gates impression on here. National Treasure Weekend invades Philadelphia’s Historic District for three days of movie-themed fun.
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As the first hint of cooler temperatures emerges on Florida’s Historic Coast, the marinas and waterways of St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra become a proving ground for anglers chasing trophy fish, bragging rights and serious prize money. This fall’s lineup of fishing tournaments and events includes daily winner-take-all payouts reaching $75,000, drawing competitive and recreational anglers to the region during the traditionally quieter fall travel season.
There’s a reason serious anglers hold space on their calendars for Florida’s fishing tournaments. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) calls Florida the “Fishing Capital of the World,” with more world-record fish catches than any other state or country. Recreational saltwater fishing generates an estimated $9.2 billion in economic impact statewide. Pair that with the Historic Coast’s history, natural beauty and first-class lodging and amenities—which helped generate more than $2.4 billion in visitor spending in St. Johns County in 2023—and the region offers anglers plenty of reasons to stay beyond weigh-in.
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Rita’s Ice App Users Can Buy One Small Frozen Custard Cone and Get a FREE Small Italian Ice Through August 31
School is back in session, and Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is giving families a sweet reason to celebrate. Now through August 31, Rita’s Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian Ice at participating Rita’s shops nationwide.
Whether it’s an after-school treat, a first-week reward or simply an excuse to stop by Rita’s, the limited-time offer gives guests two Rita’s favorites for the price of one.
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Celebrated by millions across the globe for his unique sound and special connection with animals, Loris Assadian – better known by his social media name, PLUMES – will visit Philadelphia Zoo as a guest to play his signature pink guitar and sing for the Zoo’s animals. This is the artist’s first appearance at a U.S. Zoo. By regularly singing for animals, PLUMES raises awareness about the beauty of the animal world and the importance of its preservation. This unique opportunity provides additional enrichment for the Zoo’s animals; part of the Zoo’s animal care program includes giving animals opportunities to experience something new, like a performance by a world-famous musician. With his signature style and important message of animal preservation, the Zoo hopes to captivate new audiences to celebrate animals and highlight how to protect the natural world.
Continue reading “Philly Zoo Animals to Experience Concert of Lifetime”Governor Shapiro is no longer able to attend today’s WLL Championship at Subaru Park. Media are still welcome to attend. Game time for the WLL Championship is 5 p.m. and will be live on ESPN. Please RSVP via email if you are not already credentialed.
Also, the Philadelphia Waterdogs are currently facing the New York Atlas live on ESPN for a PLL (men’s) regular season matchup before the WLL Championship. The Waterdogs are Philadelphia’s only professional men’s lacrosse team.
Updated media advisory is below…
EVENT: INAUGURAL WOMEN’S LACROSSE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP MAKES WOMEN’S SPORTS HISTORY AT SUBARU PARK
PLACE: Subaru Park, One Stadium Drive, Chester, Pa. 19013
TIME: Saturday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
DETAILS: The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship will make women’s sports history at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.
The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.
The championship comes as the league works with state, local and community partners to expand access to professional women’s lacrosse and introduce more young athletes and families across Pennsylvania to the sport.
In partnership with the Shapiro Administration, the WLL provided 2,500 complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations, youth programs and community groups across Pennsylvania to attend the championship at Subaru Park.
The City of Philadelphia has proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 15, Women’s Lacrosse League Day in Philadelphia.
For tickets and more information: www.thewll.com.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will attend the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.
Governor Shapiro will participate in a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ahead of the championship game, which begins at 5 p.m.
The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.
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Community leaders have organized two protests and marches for Saturday, August 15, and Thursday, August 20, to speak calling out for justice in the case of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old Black teenager who was shot in the back and killed by an officer with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) in June.
Continue reading “Community to Protest Killing of Black Teenager”The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship on Aug. 15 at Subaru Park will feature six professional players and one head coach with ties to the Philadelphia and South Jersey lacrosse communities as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title. Philadelphia ties include local high school standouts and University of Pennsylvania alumnae. The game begins at 5 p.m., live on ESPN.
For the Maryland Charm, midfielder Olivia Dirks is a native of Wayne, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Episcopal Academy. Midfielder Cassidy Spilis grew up in Tabernacle, New Jersey, graduated from Seneca High School, and went on to play at Rutgers University. Defender Abby Bosco played collegiately at the University of Pennsylvania and currently resides in New Jersey. Leading the Charm as head coach and general manager is Emily Parros, a Rutledge, Pennsylvania, native and Strath Haven High School graduate.
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Get Ready for a Roaring Good Time with Seasonal Beverages, Food, Brand-New Music Lineup and Animals!
Philadelphia, PA – After being postponed due to severe weather, Summer Ale Festival returns to Philadelphia Zoo bigger and better than ever on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 6:00-10:00pm (taps close at 9:30pm) with over 100 beers, ciders, seltzers, meads, teas, spirits and non-alcoholic options, which includes 13 new vendors, that will suit any taste. This is the single largest beer event in the Greater Philadelphia Region each summer and this fan-favorite is the only place in the region where you can sip with snow leopards, toast near tigers, and cheers with Andean bears! Performing live this year on the Impala Lawn Stage are Philly-based bands Nik Greeley and the Operators, Echo Kid and Moonroof. This year’s beverage lineup includes newcomers like Ship Bottom Brewery, Good Boy Vodka, Ironbound Cider and NA Beer Club. For tasty bites throughout the night, some of the region’s best local food trucks will be serving up specials to satisfy any appetite. Hours are from 6:00pm to 10:00pm for VIP admission, and 7:00pm to 10:00pm for general admission. All taps will close by 9:30pm. Summer Ale Fest is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification; no children, including infants, permitted. Tickets are available exclusively through the Zoo’s website and will not be available for purchase at the door. This is a rain or shine event.
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From August 19 through September 7, 2026, the Lower Township Police Department will be working alongside U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The message is clear: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Labor Day is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and unfortunately, it also remains one of the deadliest due to impaired driving. During the 2024 Labor Day holiday period (6 p.m. August 30 through 5:59 a.m. September 3), 505 people were killed in traffic crashes nationwide. Of those fatalities, 170 people (34%) died in crashes involving at least one alcoholimpaired driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
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