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United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices
The fifth annual festival showcased 11 films, including documentaries and a horror flick set in Philly’s Washington Square Park.
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Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg
Philly leaders hope to use the city’s recent education funding wins as an example to convince Harrisburg Republicans to supplement all state schools.
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Philly homeowners are about to receive new property assessments. Here’s what to know
The new valuations will be used to calculate property tax bills that will be due next March.
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Bug season has arrived. How are Philly and Jersey fighting ticks and mosquito-borne diseases?
Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome.
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Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns
University leaders say artificial intelligence and fear of doxing have weakened the student-run system.
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Bearded Ladies Cabaret empties its storage units to keep the legacy of Philadelphia’s queer theater
“Priority Hoarding,” coming this fall, will invite audiences to sort through 16 years of cardboard props.
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Listen 3:28Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community
The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.
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“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.
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Listen 3:04Three-day passes for the festival start at $295. Alternative music icon Kim Gordon and electronic duo Bicep will headline.
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Camden County offers free legal services to military personnel and veterans
Attorneys will help prepare documents like wills and powers of attorney for free.
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Philadelphia’s oldest Juneteenth festival draws thousands to the Johnson House in Germantown
The festival celebrated its 20th year with music, vendors, a small-business opening and renewed calls to preserve Black history.
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Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city’s second World Cup match
Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.
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City of Chester fights illegal dumping with new greening initiative for vacant lots
Residents say they hope transforming vacant lots into green spaces will help reduce illegal dumping and crime, while improving people's health.
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Humans cause almost all of the state’s wildfires. Climate change is making them worse.
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Juneteenth celebration doubles as 50th birthday party for African American Museum in Philadelphia
Thousands gathered outside the museum for music, dancing, food and exhibits honoring Black history and culture.
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