Also known as the Museum District, the Parkway is the broad, diagonal street that connects City Hall with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

One Book, One Philadelphia kicks off tonight with an event featuring music, dance, and poetry with the Kuumba Drum and Dance troupe celebrating traditions of Haiti and the Caribbean. Visit the Free Librarys website for a full calendar of events running from now through March 17 celebrating this years book, Create Dangerously, by Edwidge Danticat.

In honor of the new year, here is a list of some of the many areas where Philadelphia ranks first throughout its illustrious history. After all, our city is more than 300 years old, and Philly is the birthplace of much more than just liberty and cheese steaks.

Its New Years Eve, a night when its best to take public transit, cabs, or walk whenever possible. Here is an overview of SEPTA for anyone who doesnt use it on a regular basis.