Jovan Ellis Senior Web Content Manager , Visit Philadelphia Philly is a special place. As Senior Web Content Manager at Visit Philadelphia, I get to show people why. I’m one of the main editorial voices behind many (many) articles — all written to spark interest in Greater Philadelphia. I love highlighting local events and hidden gems, along with celebrating the people, businesses and neighborhoods that keep Philly thriving. Full disclaimer: I’m not a marketing guy. A South Philly native (born and raised), I ventured off into the Vermont wilderness for my BS, MS and MFA at Champlain College before moving to Manayunk in 2018. After bringing my non-profit, education and game design background to the Free Library of Philadelphia, I made the move to Visit Philadelphia, where I keep things fun and informative in equal measure. 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July 4, 2026: What’s Happening in Philly on America’s 250th Anniversary? July 4, 2026: What’s Happening in Philly on America’s 250th Anniversary? Feature ArtPhilly’s Major 2026 Festival Turns the Entire City Into a Stage ArtPhilly’s Major 2026 Festival Turns the Entire City Into a Stage ArtPhilly’s Major 2026 Festival Turns the Entire City Into a Stage Event Philly’s First Bank of the United States Reopens This Summer as a Museum: What to Know Philly’s First Bank of the United States Reopens This Summer as a Museum: What to Know Philly’s First Bank of the United States Reopens This Summer as a Museum: What to Know Attraction Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants for Summer 2026 Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants for Summer 2026 Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants for Summer 2026 Article New for 2026: The Greatest Exhibitions in Greater Philadelphia New for 2026: The Greatest Exhibitions in Greater Philadelphia New for 2026: The Greatest Exhibitions in Greater Philadelphia Article A Nation of Artists: An Inside Look at Philly’s Stunning Dual-Museum Exhibition A Nation of Artists: An Inside Look at Philly’s Stunning Dual-Museum Exhibition A Nation of Artists: An Inside Look at Philly’s Stunning Dual-Museum Exhibition Event Your FIFA World Cup Dining Guide: Where to Try Each Team’s Cuisine in Philly Your FIFA World Cup Dining Guide: Where to Try Each Team’s Cuisine in Philly Your FIFA World Cup Dining Guide: Where to Try Each Team’s Cuisine in Philly Article The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for Spring 2026 & Beyond The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for Spring 2026 & Beyond The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for Spring 2026 & Beyond Article Philly’s Hidden Gems: 30 Places You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Philly’s Hidden Gems: 30 Places You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Philly’s Hidden Gems: 30 Places You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Article Philly PHLASH Celebrates America’s 250th With New Stops Philly PHLASH Celebrates America’s 250th With New Stops Philly PHLASH Celebrates America’s 250th With New Stops Feature Rocky Statue & Rocky Steps: Your Guide to an Iconic Philly Experience Rocky Statue & Rocky Steps: Your Guide to an Iconic Philly Experience Rocky Statue & Rocky Steps: Your Guide to an Iconic Philly Experience Attraction Big Hoops Energy: March Madness 2026 Tips Off in Philly Big Hoops Energy: March Madness 2026 Tips Off in Philly Big Hoops Energy: March Madness 2026 Tips Off in Philly Event Now Available: Philly First, the Brand-New Brew Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Now Available: Philly First, the Brand-New Brew Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Now Available: Philly First, the Brand-New Brew Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Feature The National Constitution Center’s New Gallery Is a Must-Visit — Here’s Why The National Constitution Center’s New Gallery Is a Must-Visit — Here’s Why The National Constitution Center’s New Gallery Is a Must-Visit — Here’s Why Feature A Guide to the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philly’s Oldest Market A Guide to the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philly’s Oldest Market A Guide to the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philly’s Oldest Market Food & Drink Newsletter Sign up to receive Visit Philadelphia's awesome newsletters! 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