Michael DelBene is overseeing both the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival and Wawa Welcome America — two overlapping spectacles with global attention and local stakes.
From the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game to kayak flotillas, lighthouse climbs, and revolutionary adventures, here’s how to make the most of Philadelphia’s once-in-250-years summer.
Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2025: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.

