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‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, reacts towards San Diego Padres' Blake Snell after being hit by a pitch from Snell, as he walks off the field with a trainer during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return

Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.

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AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Sixers

A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, bottom, reacts after being hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres' Blake Snell as Padres catcher Jorge Alfaro checks on him duirng the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 25, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
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Harper set for thumb surgery, Phils hope he plays this year

Harper’s thumb was broken when he was hit by a 97 mph pitch from San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday night.

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S.N.A.I.L. Gallery is making space for slow art on Instagram

The virtual gallery space embraces artists who are in no hurry to post new work.

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Group asks for living wages, labor rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup

There’s a push for the cities awarded games to commit to livable wages, and equitable hiring and worker protection.

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6 don’t-miss stops along the Delaware River Trail, one of Philly’s best new outdoor spaces

The unbroken path now stretches from Fishtown to South Philadelphia, and there’s no shortage of things to check out.

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Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2022

Many July 4th fireworks celebrations are back this year! Check out our list to see where they are happening in your neighborhood.

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Take two: Professional theater returns to West Chester

The Uptown! is shifting from presenting theater to creating theater, making it one of only two professional production companies in all of Chester County.

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Meet the Old City saxophonist bringing music and ‘good vibrations’ to Market Street

David Puryear is the iconic saxophonist who plays on the corner of 4th and Market in Old City, Philadelphia. He brings music and joy to the community.

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When a U.S. swimmer sank to the bottom of the pool, her coach jumped in to save her

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Manayunk Arts Fest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Sommerfest, history, music, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis and Bucks-Montco Pride Fest are also among Philly, Delaware, and N.J. events this weekend for the kickoff of the official summer season.

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Chinese Lantern Festival returns with an undersea fantasy

The last lantern festival in Franklin Square was in 2019. The large-scale illuminated spectacle returns with an undersea fantasy.

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Philadelphia Flower Show goes back inside for ‘23 after 2-year run in FDR park

COVID-19 pushed the Philadelphia Flower Show outside the last two years. In 2023 it will return to its traditional indoor setting and start just before spring.

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