Merrell Down & Dirty Obstacle Race

Merrell Down & Dirty returned to Philly for the fifth consecutive year with a new 21 obstacle military style course at a new location and with a new cause. READ MORE HERE

Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 2013

Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 2013-0310Entomology (the study of bugs) is the theme of this annual festival at the Academy of Natural Sciences. There seemed to be a lot of insect eating this year with the presence of cajun chef Zack Lemann who cooked up and served recipes which featured bugs as the main ingredients. Below are a few photos which include kids eating cicads, worms and dragon flies.

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5th Annual 2nd Street Festival

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The Fifth Annual 2nd Street Festival was held Sunday, August 4th, 2013 in Northern Liberties. By 3pm the streets were jam-packed from Spring Garden Street all the way to the Piazza at Schmidt’s. Guests enjoyed a full day of workshops, art, food, beer, musical performances and various merchandise vendors. This year’s festival featured four event stages brought to you by the Philadelphia Folksong Society.

Color Me Rad 5k Philadelphia 2013

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If you were looking for an unconventional way to spend Father’s day Color Me Rad was just that.  Thousands gathered at the Please Touch Museum for this annual fun and colorful run. Color me Rad 5k currently hosts color runs in 95 different locations across North America.

Broad Street Run 2013

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I took more than 1,800 photos this year at the Broad Street Run. Heres a quick video highlighting them all. You can see more on phl17.com/broadstreet

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