Philadelphia Visitors Center’s Kathryn Ott Lovell on Philadelphia’s Big 250
Kathryn Ott Lovell, Ex Director of Philadelphia Visitors Center, Director of Philadelphia 250 and the Women’s Committee for the 250, discussed 2026 plans for the city.
The Visitors Center welcomes visitors to our city through four – and 10+ in 2026 – visitor centers with information about restaurants, attractions, museums and events. Look for them throughout the city and now in the Gayborhood with an LGBTQ center. ‘Phambassador’ volunteers will man the centers and represent the city at events through the year. Over 9,000 have now volunteered to serve. She discussed city’s summer of FIFA, Welcome America and the All-Star Game their plans to share the economic boon with the neighborhoods through the ‘ABCs’, ‘Activate’ the commercial corridors, bring ‘Beautification programs for benches, trees and park renovations, and finally share ‘Celebrations’ with support for neighborhood events and tours of them. We talked about the Women’s Committee and their projects for 2026, the restoration of Belmont Mansion and creation of an Abolition and Underground Railroad Museum and a women’s business program through WORC with transformative money awards and mentoring. We ended with info on the TKS Booth for discounted tickets, city hall tours, Rocky 50th anniversary celebrations and the return of the bus Phlash and the calendar of events at their website.
To learn more about all of the vents and programs go to phlvisitorscenter.com
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