Feels Like Summer! Summers at PIC are often a time of many changes and this summer will surely be no exception. By September, we will have more than 6o children leaving our Early Learning program to begin Kindergarten. Some will leave this month to attend our Summer Camp and some will join our After...
On Wednesday, May 30 over 200 families, teachers, and staff celebrated PIC's 40th birthday at our center-wide picnic at Smith Playground. Guests enjoyed a picnic dinner of hoagies and drinks provided by PIC, while families brought tons of side dishes and desserts. There was plenty to eat! With party...
We recently were given a very special gift from Jim and Marcy Lilly, owners of the University City Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe. For a third year in a row, Jim and Marcy promoted "Cindy Days" as a part of celebrating their store's anniversary. This year, Metropolitan celebrated their 14th Anniversary...
Last Thursday, PIC celebrated 40 years of strong Board leadership with an evening reception. Speeches were applauded, alumni families reconnected, and new acquaintances were made. Great stories and good memories were shared by many. Over 100 friends of PIC, including current and former Board members...
Mark your calendar for Storytime in the Park 2018! This year's story sessions will run from June 14 - July 26. Children and grown-ups will gather on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm for read-aloud stories for children ages 7 and under. Many folks bring blankets and picnics, and we always share a happy...
Come Potluck, Party, and Play All PIC families and staff are invited to join us at Smith Memorial Playground as we celebrate turning the big 4-0! Join us in Fairmount Park on Wednesday, May 30 from 5:30 -7:30 pm for a fun birthday party complete with cupcakes and a gift for kids to help kick off...
BUT DO YOU KNOW WHY? It's not about the party? It's not about the beer? Well...it's a little about the party and a little about the beer as we will come together at Yards Brewing Co. in Philadelphia! TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 9! THIS IS ABOUT THE CHILDREN... ALL CHILDREN...
Anne Marie Inglis found out about PIC from her friend, Angela DiBenedetto. Anne Marie was in grad school then and her oldest was an infant. Both friends immediately became board members in 1994. “From Day 1, I was a part of the PIC community. The second you get there, there is an adult community...
Celebrations Continue! As spring and soon summer approach, we are excited to continue celebrating 40 years of PIC. Our celebration will last all year long, but this month we are marking this milestone with two NOT-TO-BE-MISSED events. On Thursday, May 17, I invite you to raise a glass (or pint) with...
For the third year in a row, Metropolitan's owners Jim and Marcy Lilly are celebrating their store's anniversary by holding "Cindy Days" in memory of their good friend and PIC's former Executive Director Cindy Roberts. THIS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, Metropolitan (at 40th and Walnut) is offering 10% off...
