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Monument stands sentry for Atlantic City, guards childhood memories
The names of battles in which Atlantic City men fought are carved in the top along with medallions of the armed forces.
6 years ago
Slavic singers bring the music, traditions, food of the Balkans to Bartram’s Garden
The Philadelphia Women’s Slavic Ensemble opened the second annual Balkan at Bartram’s Garden event Sunday evening.
6 years ago
Philly’s Bastille Day tradition goes out with a bang
For nearly a quarter century Terry McNally has played Marie Antoinette for Philadelphia's satirical Bastille Day celebration in the city's Fairmount section.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Fusion fans celebrate a playoff win
6 years ago
Thousands celebrate America’s 242nd birthday on the Parkway
The day was capped off with a concert headlined by the Cuban American rapper Pitbull, who performed a 75-minute show.
6 years ago
Juneteenth: A vibrant celebration of freedom
The rhythm of African drums swelled on Saturday during the annual Juneteenth parade, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Rail Park: From Photoshop to reality
On a breezy, beautiful morning close to a thousand Philadelphians gathered together to inaugurate the first quarter mile of the Philadelphia Rail Park.
6 years ago
Philly’s 43rd Odunde Festival celebrates African spirituality and cultural connection
One of the largest African-American cultural festivals in the U.S. returned to South Philly on Sunday.
6 years ago
Thousands celebrate 30th annual PrideDay in Philly
Thousands of people celebrated the LGBTQ community on Sunday in a parade marking Philadelphia's 30th annual PrideDay.
6 years ago
Fruits — and vegetables — of their labor keep Reading Market produce shop bustling
As Reading Terminal Market celebrates its 125th anniversary, a photographer zooms in on some of the merchants who make the market.
6 years ago
No Super Bowl needed: Grease pole tradition continues at Philly’s 9th Street Market
The grease pole tradition continued on Sunday in South Philadelphia, but this time in a sanctioned competition at the annual 9th Street Italian Market Festival.
6 years ago
Watch: Philly burlesque performers pay homage to ‘Black Panther’
A troupe of all-black burlesque performers from Philadelphia took a packed room upstairs at the Trocadero Theatre to Wakanda in a show inspired by "Black Panther."
6 years ago
Philly honors fallen police officers, firefighters
The Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments honored those who died in the line of duty with a service Wednesday
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla makes a grand return
In a flurry of colors and feathers, Philadelphia's Carnaval de Puebla returned to Washington Avenue for a 12th year on Sunday.
6 years ago
Behind the scenes of the Chinese Lantern Festival
The steel-framed lanterns are created by 20 artisans from Tianyu Arts & Culture.
6 years ago
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