The first full week of May is National Travel and Tourism Week, with May 7 officially serving as National Tourism Day. With warmer weather and spring now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore the greater surrounding region and beyond. Credit: LC Hermoza We residents of the Mid-Atlantic live in … Continue reading Top Touring Options for Exploring the Region
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The History, Heritage, and Enduring Legacy of Baltimore’s Little Italy
Did you know that today is National Alfredo Day? In just two more days, on February 9, it’s National Pizza Day. Furthermore, February 13 is National Tortellini Day, which doubles as National Italian Food Day. That’s a lot of Italian to cram into just a few days! But given the large number of residents throughout … Continue reading The History, Heritage, and Enduring Legacy of Baltimore’s Little Italy
Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ranks Oldest in the Nation
For many, gathering around the television to watch Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored holiday tradition. Macy’s procession is undeniably the most well-known pick to watch yearly, largely popularized and publicized by such films as Miracle on 34th Street. Its location in overly hyperbolized New York City also helps to score it constant and … Continue reading Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Ranks Oldest in the Nation
The Oldest Roller Coasters in the Mid-Atlantic
Today, August 16, happens to be National Roller Coaster Day. As the story goes, it was on this date back in 1898 that the first vertical loop roller coaster was patented by Edwin Prescott. On a more localized side note of interest, let it be known that the actual first patent for what was at … Continue reading The Oldest Roller Coasters in the Mid-Atlantic