Your Guide to August in Philly
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community.
Can you believe summer’s nearly halfway over? Let’s make the most of it! In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying August in Philly, from a bookstore crawl to several cultural, film, and food festivals that you don’t want to miss. And if you love Asha’s tip on how to get a free pass to the Academy of Natural Sciences thanks to their new partnership with the Free Library, check out our episode on all the things you can get with your library card.
For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month.
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