Elizabeth Estrada
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The first American edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was published in Philly. Almost 200 years later, The Rosenbach dives into the novel.
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Listen 2:21A new project by artist Michelle Angela Ortiz centers on the immigrant communities that live and work along South Philly’s Italian Market.
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Listen 2:02Full-time tutors are coming to Philly schools to make reading more fun — and less like a chore
By the time kids reach the fourth grade, the function of reading shifts, and young students in Philadelphia are behind. A new nonprofit aims to bridge the gap.
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Listen 2:05Everything is ‘Free 99’: How a Philly ‘stooping’ account finds new homes for trashed items
“It's kind of empowering to flip items or give them a new life,” said Tanya Mayeux. “I love the idea of keeping whatever we can out of the landfill.”
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Listen 1:52Bugs, birds, and plants: This writer wants you to embrace nature in Philly
Urban wildlife exists all around us, and Bernard Brown is on a mission to get people to enjoy it with his new book, “Exploring Philly Nature: A Guide for All Four Seasons."
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Listen 1:50Seeking advice? The ‘Old Coots and Company’ share free wisdom down the shore
A group of senior citizens doles out advice every Friday morning at the Ventnor Farmer’s Market. “It may not be the best advice, but it’s free.”
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Listen 2:04Cute, therapeutic, sustainable Philly goats coming to a neighborhood near you
A traveling herd of caprine entertainers is putting on play performances, parades and bringing education and joy to residents of all ages.
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Listen 1:54The heat is on: Philadelphians are flocking to city pools this summer
Philly has opened 50 public pools across the city this summer, with another 20 still closed. But neighbors are loving any splash they can get.
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Listen 1:52FDR Park is getting a new pop-up play space designed by kids
FDR Park in South Philly is getting a new pop-up playground that was designed by young people and is being built by volunteers. It opens up for play on July 23.
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Listen 1:50Find serenity and get sweaty at Philly’s free outdoor yoga classes this summer
From Wellness on the Waterfront to Summer Yoga Flow, Philly’s Race Street and Cherry Street Piers are full of fun, free outdoor workout classes this summer.
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Listen 1:53New community film project aims to share the ‘power and magic’ of Philly Latinos
La Guagua 47 is a new art and film project from Alba Martínez celebrating Philadelphia’s Latino community and SEPTA’s 47 bus route.
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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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