Tobey & Kathy’s Story

The world’s oldest operating theater… The best soup dumplings in Chinatown… Edgar Allan Poe’s Tell-tale Heart… The Mexican Side of Little Italy… Philly Icecream… These are just a few of our “Secrets of Philadelphia.”

The adventure began in 2015 when my son Erick began volunteering at the Academy of Natural Sciences.  With time on our hands each week, Tobey (daughter) and I (Kathy/mom) began exploring Philadelphia.  Sometimes, husband (Fred) and Erick come along for the ride. This site is a record of our on-going adventures. We post our favorite discoveries – history, museums, architecture, trivia (mostly Kathy) and food (Tobey’s favorite), with a little commentary on the side.

PS: This is a labor of love run by one person. I try to keep it updated, but please double check opening times, etc.!

-Kathy & Tobey