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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tweet It: Here are three new reasons to connect with @VisitPhilly's social media properties now: http://vstphl.ly/VPLtrH (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130219/PH62640 ) The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) maintains a strong social media presence, and here are three new reasons the Visit Philly accounts continue to engage and activate its more than 321,000 fans and followers: Philly's All...
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Visitors to Philadelphia this winter can get art and about thanks to the new With Art Philadelphia(TM) Hotel Package. The one- and two-night packages, available from January 10 through March 31, include one With Art Philadelphia Pass per person. The pass guarantees one-time admission to six of the city's top art destinations: the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building, Pennsylvania...
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lonely Planet, the top travel guidebook publisher in the world, today released its annual list of the "Top 10 U.S. Destinations for 2013," and Philadelphia landed high atop the list in the number four position based on its strong arts scene. The locations--both emerging and perennial favorites--were selected and ranked by the company's team of U.S.-based editors and authors. Other destinations on the list include: Louisville,...
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) continues to aggressively develop its social media initiatives, breaking into the newest and most effective platforms and continuing to refine its current properties. Recent developments include a uwishunu.com feed for Google Field Trip, a fun Visit Gay Philly Facebook promotion and new Instagram accounts. "GPTMC embraced social media early on, and we continue to adapt and...
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosting the family this holiday season and not sure what to do with them? Follow these three tips for no-hassle, stress-free planning: 1. Go Online: Did you know that American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is on view at the National Constitution Center through the holiday season and beyond? Trying to figure out what time the Christmas Light Show runs at Macy's? Want to make a hotel reservation? Let the experts...
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) today debuted a new personality quiz on facebook.com/visitgayphilly that will help LGBT visitors figure out which Philadelphia neighborhood best suits them and give them a chance to win a weekend stay in Philadelphia, including tickets to a Lady Gaga concert. A part of GPTMC's popular Philadelphia - Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay(®) campaign, the fun...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to the dangerous wind speeds associated with Hurricane Sandy, beginning at 12:30 p.m. today the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are expanding temporary speed limit reductions and some vehicle restrictions to eastern and south central Pa. roadways. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to the dangerous wind speeds associated with Hurricane Sandy, beginning at 10 a.m. today the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) will temporarily reduce the speed limit to 45 mph and restrict certain types of vehicles on some southeast Pa. roadways. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Abtech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: ABHD) ("Abtech"), a developer and manufacturer of patented innovative environmental technologies addressing issues of water pollution and contamination, is proud to announce the appointment of Governor Edward G. Rendell to its Advisory Board, joining Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Congressman James Saxton. Governor Rendell is a leading political advocate for the environment and recognized for creating...
Board to elect new chairman on August 15 HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett today announced that he would be stepping down later this month as chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority Board of Commissioners. The governor also announced that he would name Andrew J. Reilly of Middletown Township, Pa. to succeed him on the board. The governor will recommend that at its next regularly scheduled meeting on August 15, the board...
