AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:46:03 -0600 The Center is featuring a special theatrical experience inside the “Her Work” section of the Diana: A Celebration exhibition, exploring Diana's... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/theatrical-experience-a-dance-for-diana-237349 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/theatrical-experience-a-dance-for-diana-237349 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The National Constitution Center is hosting Posters for the People, an exhibition exploring the social landscape of America during the New Deal... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/exhibit-posters-for-the-people-237351 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/exhibit-posters-for-the-people-237351 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Part of the National Constitution Center’s Majestic Winter Wonderland celebration includes a Gingerbread White House Contest for children ages 14... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/3rd-annual-gingerbread-white-house-contest-237160 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/3rd-annual-gingerbread-white-house-contest-237160 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-philadelphia-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-philadelphia-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Astronomer, Part 1: Departure From Shed 'Ronnie Bass' The exhibition, entitled The Astronomer, Part 1: Departure From Shed, is the first... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/ronnie-bass-performance-at-marginal-utility-235201 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/ronnie-bass-performance-at-marginal-utility-235201 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In conjunction with the Diana: A Celebration exhibition Philadelphia, PA - Gordon S. Wood, Brown University Professor of History and Chairman of the... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/gordon-s-wood-to-discuss-aristocracy-and-the-founders-at-the-national-constitution-center-234478 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/gordon-s-wood-to-discuss-aristocracy-and-the-founders-at-the-national-constitution-center-234478 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Philadelphia, PA---Vox Populi is pleased to announce December's exhibitions.  Featured in the galleries are Stefan Abrams, Leah Bailis, Kara... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/december-2009-at-vox-populi-234656 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/december-2009-at-vox-populi-234656 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Renowned professors from Yale, Brown, and Penn to give their best one-hour lecture. Philadelphia, PA - The National Constitution Center announces a... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitution-center-hosts-a-day-of-learning-with-one-day-university-234012 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitution-center-hosts-a-day-of-learning-with-one-day-university-234012 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Thinking the Present Part 1: Cutting into the Present "Remastering the Early Avant-Garde" Invited Discussants Participants include Zach... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/remastering-the-early-avant-garde-machete-group-233060 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/remastering-the-early-avant-garde-machete-group-233060 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Philadelphia, PA -- The first national “Thanksgiving Day” was celebrated on November 26, 1789, established that year by George Washington,... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/join-in-a-thanksgiving-celebration-at-the-national-constitution-center-232792 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/join-in-a-thanksgiving-celebration-at-the-national-constitution-center-232792 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 NOVEMBER 11TH 2009 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Miss Dance of the United States® 2009 Nicole Dlug will visit with... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/miss-dance-of-the-united-states-2009-visits-with-ac-merchants-to-honor-vets-and-military-232360 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/miss-dance-of-the-united-states-2009-visits-with-ac-merchants-to-honor-vets-and-military-232360 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In conjunction with Posters for the People exhibition. Philadelphia, PA---In conjunction with the National Constitution Center’s newest... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/modern-day-wpa-poster-contest-at-the-national-constitution-center-231738 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/modern-day-wpa-poster-contest-at-the-national-constitution-center-231738 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Friday, October 23, 2009 was an opportunity for P.S. 75X to participate in the United Federation of Teachers initiative titled "Go... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/p-s-75x-in-the-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month-231056 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/p-s-75x-in-the-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month-231056 Health and Fitness Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Philadelphia, PA -- The National Constitution Center will host Posters for the People, an exhibition exploring the social landscape of America during... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitutioncenter-to-display-wpa-posters-in-new-exhibition-posters-for-the-people-230028 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitutioncenter-to-display-wpa-posters-in-new-exhibition-posters-for-the-people-230028 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 PHILADELPHIA, PA---Implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) by healthcare providers and facilities remains at an all-time low. According to... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/electronic-medical-record-system-and-more-230092 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/electronic-medical-record-system-and-more-230092 Business and Professional Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Includes discounted admission to the Diana: A Celebration exhibition Philadelphia, PA -- Visitors are invited to enjoy the National Constitution... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitutioncenter-offers-extended-hours-at-a-discounted-rate-during-5-after-5-program-230024 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitutioncenter-offers-extended-hours-at-a-discounted-rate-during-5-after-5-program-230024 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Philadelphia, PA---Veteran Supreme Court correspondent  Joan Biskupic will join the National Constitution Center to discuss her latest book,... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/joan-biskupic-to-discuss-supreme-court-justice-antonin-scalia-at-the-ncc-229747 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/joan-biskupic-to-discuss-supreme-court-justice-antonin-scalia-at-the-ncc-229747 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Marginal Utility is very, very pleased to present an exhibition of a new project by New York-based artist Ronnie Bass. The exhibition, entitled The... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/the-astronomer-part-1-departure-from-shed-ronnie-bass-228893 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/the-astronomer-part-1-departure-from-shed-ronnie-bass-228893 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the TWCP November-December 2009 Program and Event... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/twcp-november-december-2009-program-highlights-226085 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/twcp-november-december-2009-program-highlights-226085 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Pennsylvania (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-philadelphia-county-228013 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-philadelphia-county-228013 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Philadelphia, PA---Senators Rick Santorum and Harris Wofford will join the National Constitution Center to discuss healthcare reform.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/a-moderated-conversation-on-healthcare-at-the-national-constitution-center-224370 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/a-moderated-conversation-on-healthcare-at-the-national-constitution-center-224370 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Sally Bedell Smith And Vincent Bzdek To Speak About American Aristocracies At The National Constitution Center Presented in conjunction with the... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/american-aristocracies-discussed-at-the-national-constitution-center-223101 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/american-aristocracies-discussed-at-the-national-constitution-center-223101 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Philadelphia, PA – The National Constitution Center will present a timely program on the topic of same-sex marriage With a potentially... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitution-cnter-to-host-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-marriage-222958 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/national-constitution-cnter-to-host-a-conversation-about-the-future-of-marriage-222958 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 National Constitutioncenter To Host  Philadelphia Premiere Of HBO Political Documetary, By The People: The Election Of Barack... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/obama-election-documentary-makes-philadelphia-premiere-at-the-national-constitution-center-223035 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/philadelphia/news/obama-election-documentary-makes-philadelphia-premiere-at-the-national-constitution-center-223035 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500