Driving to Olympics?

Posted 11 hours, 17 minutes ago @ admin

Save money by parking across the street from the hotel at the Parkway Garage on 12th & Filbert Streets for $26.40 per night. The hotel is charging $43 per night. To get the discounted rate at the Parkway Garage, please visit the Welcoming Desk and pick up a coupon for the lot.

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AYF Olympics to Feature WWII Homage

Posted 1 week, 1 day ago @ admin

By: Tom Vartabedian Philadelphia – When the Armenian Youth Federation gathers in Philadelphia over the Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, for the 77th Olympic Games, there will be more at stake besides medals and championships. Special tribute will be paid to those women who held fort while their male counterparts were off fighting World War [...]

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Philadelphia Tours Exclusively for Olympics Guests – Sign Up Today!

Posted 2 weeks, 2 days ago @ admin

There are several exciting private tours of Philadelphia arranged during the AYF Senior Olympics.  To register, or for more details, visit www.TourSignUp.com/AYF. Historic Area Walking Tour (Friday, Sept. 3 @ 12:30PM): Step out to Philadelphia’s modern day Market Street and learn how it got its name from the colonial market stalls that bustled with life [...]

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CHEESESTEAK CHALLENGE!

January 27th, 2010 @ admin

Philadelphia is known for a few things.  Among them: History Phillies (#1…at least in the national league…baby!) Brotherly Lovin’ Cheesesteaks So why wouldn’t you want to be in the know about Philadelphia’s most delectable culinary treat?  During your stay here, be sure to make a special trip to investigate one of the all-time food rivalries:  [...]

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So Much History, So Little Time.

January 19th, 2010 @ admin

If your schedule allows, check out some of the historic hot spots listed below: Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. The admission for this tour is free. Betsy Ross was the creator the first American flag. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site 532 N. 7th Street Philadelphia, PA 19123. Admission is free. [...]

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Philadelphia Really Is More Fun When You Sleep Over

January 12th, 2010 @ admin

…especially when your Labor Day weekend involves seeing familiar faces, rooting for your favorite AYF chapter, and dancing the night away to your favorite Armenian songs.  If the 77th Annual AYF Senior Olympics is your destination this summer, then it’s time to start planning your trip to the City of Brotherly Love. First up, accommodations. [...]

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