Asha Prihar
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The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches
The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.
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Disney takes over the Franklin Institute with 100 years of movies, music, and ‘magic’
Six things to look for at the world premiere of the entertainment company’s centennial exhibition.
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Philly’s mayoral candidates are tiptoeing onto TikTok. How are they doing?
There’s no “copy-and-paste formula” that leads to political success, a social media strategist said.
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There are sooo many high-profile Super Bowl bets between Philly and Kansas City
Mayors, senators, hospitals, zoos — everyone’s getting into the mix, with cheesesteaks, barbecue, and Poor Richard’s Almanack at stake.
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Philly’s crowd-surfing Jelloman is making 4,000 jello shots for the Super Bowl
After Paul Vile’s stunts during the NFC Championship celebration went viral, he had to take the week off work to play his alter ego.
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Eat and drink your Eagles pride: ‘Bird Boxes’ to vegan pop-tarts, green cannoli to green beer
Dishes, drinks, and treats you can consume in the spirit of postseason success.
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Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
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Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages
The org plans to make half a million calls, knock on more than 20,000 doors, and send up to 100,000 mailers on behalf of their chosen candidate.
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