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Reading Terminal Market's Outdoor Plaza Has Been Extended

The Philly landmark introduced the pop-up plaza in June, featuring outdoor seating, live entertainment and more.

PHILADELPHIA — Reading Terminal Market's outdoor plaza will extend its run for the summer.

The Philadelphia landmark introduced the pedestrian-friendly pop-up in June, hoping to capitalize on a summer of major events in the city.

Its two-month run was set to end Aug. 2. However, The Plaza at Reading Terminal Market will now remain open on weekends through Aug. 30.

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The 15,000-square-foot lines the 1100 block of Filbert Street with expanded seating, lawn games, live entertainment and small-business vendors.

Through Aug. 30, the plaza will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

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Reading Terminal Market's Ice Cream Festival will take place there from 12-4 p.m. Aug. 15.

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