For more than 30 years, families from across Northwest Philadelphia have kicked off their summer season with a trip to St. Gregory’s carnival on Ridge Avenue. Some hop right on the Berry Go ‘Round for ...

So when he turned 13, he landed a job at the cotton candy stand. Or, he said, maybe it was the corndog stand. Eventually, he was old enough to work the rides.

To add another sweet touch, the Carnival Cotton Candy Station, inspired by Carnival’s Cherry On Top candy store, offered free cotton candy to all in attendance. The night kicked off with DJ ...

“We wanted to remind our customers that we are happy to be experimental, trendy and fun,” Rusty Nickel General Manager Katie Brown said of the inspiration behind the brew.