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Wilmington

Whether you're driving your Mercedes to the Wilmington waterfront for a play at the DCE, a game at Frawley Stadium, or an exhibit at the DCCA, you've got plenty of choices when it comes to dining on the Wilmington Waterfront. Here are a few of the most notable restaurants available:

C.W. Harborside

Specializing in prime meats, C.W. Harborside's menu includes a variety of steak, poultry, lamb, seafood, and pork. C.W. Harborside's signature menu item is the bone-in fillet. Other specialties at C.W. Harborside include turkey mignon (turkey wrapped in bacon) osso bucca (braised veal shank), baby lamb chops and saddle pork chops. The restaurant features a wine room containing over 1,800 bottles of wine as well as a live lobster tank.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Located just north of the Shipyard Shops at the former site of the Sardo warehouse, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant features an 80-seat dining room with a view of the water, 60 seats in a bar area, and a porch with 100 seats for outdoor dining. In addition, there is a 100-seat partially enclosed patio, which also features live music and a full bar. At Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Executive Chef Greg Bond has created an amazing menu of New American cuisine. From hearty comfort foods to wood-oven pizzas, this restaurant has something for everyone. On top of all that, you can watch beer being brewed in the on-site brewery.

Harry's Seafood Grill

Harry's Seafood Grill is known for its innovative cuisine, fresh ingredients and superb service. Harry's includes a lobster tank, an oyster and sashimi bar, wine by the glass and fabulous martinis. This restaurant also includes a riverside patio so you can dine in a relaxed environment with a great view.

Timothy's

If you're looking for a more casual or family dining environment, consider Timothy's. At Timothy's, there's room for the entire family to enjoy wings or ribs while catching a game on one of the many big screen TVs. Timothy's features a happy hour every day, and was voted home of the best wings and the best happy hour in Delaware.

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Dcca

If you're looking for something to do this summer, why not drive your Mercedes down to the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

the DCCA is "one of the most innovative and prominent organizations of its kind on the East Coast," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in downtown Wilmington on the corner of South Madison and West streets, the DCCA makes its home just a few blocks away from Frawley Stadium. The DCCA is located in the Harlan and Hollingsworth building on the Wilmington waterfront. It features 35,000 square feet of space, and is the home to seven different galleries.

A noncollecting museum, the DCCA presents several exhibitions each year, including artists from the local region as well as around the world. In addition to the exhibitions, the DCCA is active in educating the Wilmington community. The DCCA features outreach programs like Contemporary Connections, a program that combines art with the core school curriculum and provides new and interesting ways to teach other subjects, including science and math. The DCCA also has 26 studios, an auditorium equipped with innovative technology, a classroom, and even a gift shop.

A small group of volunteer artists and patrons of the arts founded the DCCA in 1979. The DCCA started out originally in a sheet-metal fabrication building, and moved several times over the next two decades. In 2000, the DCCA moved into the historic Harlan and Hollingsworth building. Since the beginning, it has focused on promoting the growth and understanding of the contemporary arts in Delaware and the surrounding region.

After your visit to the DCCA, enjoy a wonderful meal of French Cuisine at the Green Room. Located at Hotel DuPont, at 11^th and Market streets, the Green room is features a colorful combination of new and old decor, from comfortable wingback chairs to the Versace pattern china. Expand your culinary horizons with the chef’s tasting menu each evening.

While you’re at the historic Wilmington waterfront, why not take in a show at the Delaware Theatre Company? DTC performances are sure to keep you entertained, and they offer a variety of different programs throughout the season. The DTC features contemporary and classical plays, and draws professional actors, designers and directors from around the region and the country.

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Phillies

If you’re looking for something to do with your family in Philadelphia for the weekend, look no further. Here are three popular and kid friendly things to do in Philly, so pack climb into the Benz and explore.
Phillies Defend Their NL East Championship

For the first time in 14 years the Philadelphia Phillies stepped up to the plate and advanced to the Major League Baseball playoffs in 2007. With an incredible roster in 2008, this year might be the year for the Phillies. Visit the recently built Citizens Bank Park where there isn’t a bad seat in the stadium and take the kids to the Phanatics Fun Zone where they can play in the biggest play area in the Major Leagues.

Perhaps the most exciting part of the Phillies experience is the food. Voted Best Ballpark Eats in the Food Network Awards, Citizens Bank Park has something for everyone. From cheese steaks at Rick’s Steaks to Crab Fries at Chickie’s and Pete’s to roast pork sandwiches at Tony Luke’s -- whatever you do, arrive hungry.

Baseball As America Exhibit

There’s more than just Phillies games for baseball fans in Philadelphia this spring. The Baseball As America exhibit is on until May 11th and it features more than 500 artifacts from America’s favorite pastime’s history.
The first major exhibition of its kind, Baseball As America has a special section devoted to Philly’s rich baseball history. From the spikes Richie Ashburn wore in 1950 to Jimmy Rollins' helmet from the legendary 36-game hit streak to the 1980 Phillies World Championship ring, it’s a fascinating trip down memory lane for ball fans young and old.

Dad Vail Regatta

Visit the 70th racing of the Philadelphia tradition, the Dad Vail Regatta. This epic rowing event is the largest in the country and Philly welcomes over 3,500 athletes from over 100 teams across North America from May 9-10.
Witness the spectacle as crowds of over 10,000 watch two days of exciting racing. Make sure to come prepared, though -- during the regatta Kelly Drive is closed, so you’ll have to park the Benz the Art Museum or Boathouse Row and take the shuttle bus to the grandstands.

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Philadelphia

Looking for something to do in the Philadelphia area this spring? Spring and summer make Philadelphia come alive so make sure to check out some of these local events.

Ninth Street Italian Market Festival

Visit America’s oldest continuously operating open air market on the weekend it truly comes to life. Bring your appetite and take in the multitude of sensory delight as 9th Street is closed off for the entire weekend and you can dine alfresco to take in the sights and sounds. See stands offering fresh peppers and sausage, snack on roast pork sandwiches, famous mango roses, endless pastries and more.
If you’re in the mood for a walk, stroll down blocks of marketplace where merchants offer snacks made especially for the festival, musicians make their rounds and the area’s top chefs give live cooking demonstrations to show off the best they’ve got.

Brandywine River Blues Festival

Looking for something to do on Memorial Day weekend? Consider heading down to the gorgeous Brandywine Valley for their annual festival celebrating great music and great wine. You can bring your own picnic or eat at Chester County’s Chaddsford Winery.

There are two live blues bands playing each day, and admission to the festival gets you two concerts, wine tasting, and a souvenir wine glass. Take a tour of the wine making and barrel aging cellars or just sit back and have a picnic at this lively festival. Keep in mind, kids aren’t recommended at the River Blues Festival, and pets aren’t allowed.

Frida Kahlo Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

In its only East coast stop, the Frida Kahlo exhibit is at the Philadelphia Museum of Art until May 18th. The exhibit, put together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kahlo’s birth, features over 40 of her works in the first major exhibit of its kind in the US in over 15 years.

Drink in the beauty of this iconic Mexican artist’s take on love, Mexican life, and family. Kahlo was known for her small and personal Surrealist paintings that burst with color, symbolism, and raw passion.

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Reaching the Peak

If you’re like most people, you probably made set some goals for yourself this year. Whether it’s losing weight, getting published, or being able to afford that brand new Mercedes-Benz you’ve had your eye on, having a plan for reaching your goals is ideal. Following are eight simple steps to help you keep your resolutions and attain everything you want this coming year.

Have a Strong Support System

Tell your friends and family about the goals you have. Do this for two reasons. First, speaking your goals aloud gives them a life that they didn’t have before. Second, telling others about your goals keeps you accountable. If your loved ones see you stray away from reaching those goals, they can help you get back on track.

Make a Written Plan

Many people fail at reaching their goals because they simply don’t write down the things they want to accomplish. By writing it down, you have a written record that you can refer to at any time. Make several copies and hang them up in your home where you will always see them. Keep a copy in your car and one in your wallet as well.

Keep it Real

Don’t make goals that are simply unattainable. While striving to become a billionaire in 2008 might seem like a great dream, you probably won’t achieve that if you’re barely making ends meet now. Set small goals and work up to the larger ones as you get more experience and knowledge.

Keep Your Body Nourished

Eating healthy keeps you energized and focused. Stock your kitchen with healthy foods, such as a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as fish, poultry and other low-fat proteins. When you’re hungry, you simply don’t have the energy to continue working towards your goal.

Stay Active

Exercise works similarly to eating right. Keep your body active to reduce fatigue and lack of concentration. Even a brisk 20-minute walk each night is enough to get your blood flowing and help you focus on your projects at hand.

Get Plenty of Sleep

Nobody works to their full potential when they’re tired. Most adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. Others need less to feel fully rested. Know your body’s sleep limits and stick to it as much as possible. It doesn’t pay to stay up a few hours late one night if you’re completely unfocused and unmotivated the next day.

Be patient

You’re not going to reach your goals overnight unless your goal involves watching the last season of your favorite TV show on DVD. Most of the goal worth achieving will take some time, patience and hard work. Don’t expect to achieve them within a month. Continue working towards it until you reach the goal.

Find a Mentor

Look for somebody who has already achieved what you are trying to achieve. If you’re trying to get your business off the ground, find a local businessperson and interview them. You might have to buy them lunch, but the knowledge you get in return is priceless. If your goal is to lose weight, find somebody who has done the same and ask them how they did it. The more knowledge you have, the better chance you have at reaching your goal.

By following these tips and believing in yourself, you can have the best year of your life. Put the mistakes of 2007 behind you and create a better life for yourself and your family in 2008.

Everybody knows that Philadelphia played a pivotal role in this nation’s freedom. Battles were fought in Philadelphia and many of the meetings that led to our current system of government were held in these hallowed buildings. You can even walk some of the same streets and visit some of the same Philadelphia haunts that American greats like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin frequented. But did you know Philadelphia has been the birthplace of many other inventions and ideas? Following are just a few of the more important innovations that started in this historic city.

Public Library

You can find one of these in almost every city in the nation. But the idea of the modern American public library system as we know it originated in Philadelphia. Although other cities claim this distinction, the Library Company of Philadelphia was formed by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. This was the beginning of the subscription library – an idea that allowed people to buy shares of the facility. They then used the money raised to buy more books and each shareholder could borrow those books in much the same way we do today.

Medical School

Many consider the Academy and College of Philadelphia the first medical school in the United States. Benjamin Franklin founded the facility in 1749, nearly three decades before the nation was officially formed. He also became its president and opened the academy two years later. The first commencement had seven male graduates. A few years later in 1765, two more prominent doctors founded the Medical School of the College of Philadelphia as well.

Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the nation. Although it was slated to open in 1859, the American Civil War postponed its opening for 25 years in 1874. The Philadelphia Zoo includes more than 40 acres and 1,300 animals, including common animals, endangered species and rare breeds. Families still frequent the Philadelphia Zoo to see the animals, take a balloon ride or enjoy one of the many other activities that it has to offer.

Children’s Hospital

Philadelphia is home to one of the oldest children’s hospital – not only in the United States, but in the entire world. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP for short, is also consistently ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. In 2007, it even received the distinction of the #1 children’s hospital. Currently, the Philadelphia children’s hospital has more than 400 beds and admits at least 15,000 children every year. Over 600,000 are treated in the emergency room and through outpatient departments.

Stock Exchange

You might think the New York Stock Exchange is the oldest in the nation, but the Philadelphia Stock Exchange predates it. The PHLX was created in 1790 and the and has merged with some of the nation’s more prominent stock exchanges through the years, including the Washington Stock Exchange, the Baltimore Stock Exchange and more recently, the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange.

The residents of Philadelphia have many things to be proud of. It’s a beautiful town steeped in historical significance. The city has also been a birthplace for some of the most important things in our nation today. One more thing to be proud of is our local Philadelphia Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms in three convenient area locations – West Chester, Fort Washington and Wilmington. If you’ve never owned a Mercedes Benz, stop in and create a “first” of your own.

The holidays are finally over and you’ve made it through them without permanently losing your sanity. You spent months preparing and thinking and shopping for your loved ones and it was all over in a matter of a couple days. Now you probably have all this extra time on your hands and feeling blue because there’s nothing to look forward to for another year. This is a common feeling that millions of people deal with every January and February. But you can chase those blues away by doing a few simple things. Consider these tips to keep your holiday spirit alive until next year (or at least until life gets back to normal).

Keep the Halls Decked with Boughs of Holly

Instead of taking your Christmas decorations down right away, leave some of them up for a few weeks. Many people keep their lights up through January and some even leave their tree up. You can even think about leaving your tree up all year-round and decorating it for different holidays. After a few weeks, you’ll likely grow tired of them and want to rip them all down anyways.

Look to the Ghost of Christmas Future

Keep in mind the fun you had this past Christmas and think of how you can make next year even better. Think of some new traditions or start saving right now to reduce the financial stress next season. Start looking up new recipes to try next year. If you start now, you have plenty of time to practice making them (and tasting them, of course) before next year rolls around.

Make a List and Check it Twice

Write down everybody you spent time with this past Christmas and write them letters. Mention how much you enjoyed spending time with them and how you look forward to doing it again next year. If these people gave you gifts, thank them for it in the letter. Carry on the holiday spirit by promising to keep in touch (and actually do it) instead of only spending time together once a year.

Wait to See what Develops

If you still take pictures with actual film instead of a digital camera, save those undeveloped rolls for a couple weeks. When you’re feeling down, take them to a place that can develop them in an hour. The anticipation of seeing your pictures gives you a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation that you felt before the holidays were over.

Keep on a Wassling

Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean you need to stow away those beloved Christmas carols. Putting some Christmas songs in your normal mix of music can help you keep the spirit alive throughout the year. If people look at you weird when you’re singing along to “White Christmas” in August, just remember to keep that smile on your face and remember the good memories that it conjures up.

Think of the Sales

The Christmas season is the best time for sales everywhere. Your local department stores have great sales, but car dealers do, too. The Annual Philadelphia area Mercedes-Benz Winter Sales Event starts before Christmas and runs through the first of the year. Who can be depressed when they’re thinking about sitting behind the wheel of a brand new luxury vehicle?

If you take these steps and your post-holiday depression still persists, see your family doctor or a qualified therapist. There could be something more serious that requires professional treatment.