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Curating connections: How Join Philly offers a ‘participation on-ramp’ to fun activities

Join Philly is a directory of Philly clubs and organizations. And next month, they’re hosting an activity fair so you can get more involved.

2 weeks ago

New location for African American Museum of Bucks County
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African American Museum of Bucks County to open this spring

The renovated 18th-century farmhouse in Middletown Township will be a center for Black history in Bucks County.

2 weeks ago

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2 injured after plane crashes in Northeast Philadelphia park

Both people on board the small aircraft were taken to the hospital in serious condition.

2 weeks ago

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Residents attending the Southampton Township Zoning hearing
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Feasterville mosque proposal sparks tense zoning hearing

Al-Asr Islamic Community Center is requesting a religious use zoning variance to open a mosque on Buck Road to serve the predominantly Uzbek Muslim community in the area.

2 weeks ago

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Archivo - Miembros de la comunidad venezolana de la región de Filadelfia
Delaware
Immigration

A medida que la población venezolana de Delaware crece debido a los cambios en la política de inmigración, las organizaciones comunitarias brindan apoyo y sentido de pertenencia

Casa de Venezuela Delaware está ayudando a las familias a encontrar recursos, reconstruir la confianza y crear un sentido de pertenencia.

2 weeks ago

Philly's mascots, like Gritty and Swoop
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Phanatic, Gritty, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross join ‘hype squad’ for America250

The “people-powered” Visit PA Playmakers will help welcome visitors from around the world to Pennsylvania.

2 weeks ago

Lifeguards keep an eye on swimmers at a Philly pool
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Public Spaces

Philadelphia needs lifeguards. Apply today to qualify for a $1,000 end-of-season bonus

Free lifeguard training is open to all, and applicants ages 16-24 can receive a free Red Cross certification.

2 weeks ago

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Larry Anastasi speaking at union press conference
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Pennsylvania

PECO employees union allege company isn’t bargaining in good faith as midnight deadline nears

The stalemate comes one day after PECO filed a rate hike request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

2 weeks ago

Finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

James Beard Foundation moves seven Philly contenders to final round

Out of 12 Philly chefs, bars or restaurants in the semifinals, seven are now one step closer to one of the top prizes in all of the food world.

2 weeks ago

Sarah Glover speaking at a podium
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Media
Philadelphia

2026 WHYY News Civic News Summit highlights trust, truth and the future of local news

The conference will focus on media integrity and distinguishing truth from misinformation, with panels on public media and community engagement.

2 weeks ago

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Chester Water Authority building
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area

Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of the Chester Water Authority, called the event “one of the most significant water main breaks” in the history of the organization.

2 weeks ago

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Ms. Julia and Jackson Tignor posing for a photo together while sitting next to each other at a table.
Housing
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

West Philly affordable housing: How a program pairs Drexel students with older adults

One West Philly program reimagines housing strategies, matching students with seniors.

2 weeks ago

Michael Idriss portraying Cyrus Bustill
History
Philadelphia

Cyrus Bustill baked for Washington’s army. Then he built Philly’s free Black Renaissance

Born into slavery, Bustill became an entrepreneur, a patriot and one of the founders of a thriving Black Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

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Delaware River Bridge
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

The bridge connects the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike between Bucks and Burlington Counties.

2 weeks ago

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From left: Staff members of Resources for Human Development; Montgomery County Commissioners
Homelessness
Housing
Pennsylvania

Montgomery County announces new Norristown homeless shelter will finish construction by end of this year

Construction on Montgomery County’s latest short-term housing facility is expected to finish by the end of 2026.

3 weeks ago

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