Emily Cohen
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Town joins in celebrating story firing up Phoenixville’s resurgence
14th Annual Firebird Festival draws thousand to witness once again re-enactment of the story that symbolizes their Chester County town.
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Revelers brave frigid temps, wind for America’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
Photos from Philadelphia's 98th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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2017 Philadelphia Marathon in photos
As 6:30 rolled around on Sunday morning, thousands of runners began lining up to compete in the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon.
7 years ago
Penn Museum's Day of the Dead celebration honors victims of earthquake, fires, and hurricanes
The centuries-old tradition celebrates lost loved ones with bright colors, music, dance, sweets, and storytelling.
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‘Fireflies’ dance on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Pedicabs adorned with colorful lanterns danced on the Ben Franklin Parkway Thursday night as “Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies” made ...
7 years ago
At YallaPunk Festival, young Arab Americans throw off stereotypes
Rana Fayez conceived of the YallaPunk Festival after a frustrating interaction with another m ...
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Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly
Happy, nervous energy filled the backstage area as dancers from more than 35 organizations readied themselves to perform at the Festival ...
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American politics provides ample material for satirical Bastille Day show
“And what do we say about historical accuracy?” a newly resurrected, glittering Edith Piaf asked the crowd assembled outside of Phila ...
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Philly shows its colors in 2017 LGBT Pride Parade
Since 1972 Philadelphia has been celebrating gay pride and the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots with a parade, but for many young ...
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As summer heat hits Philadelphia, Odunde Festival brings South Street to life
When South Philadelphia residents Lois Fernandez and Ruth Arthur launched the Odunde festival 42 years ago, the celebration took place wi ...
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About 250 cars topped with glowing menorahs paraded down the Ben Franklin Parkway and through Center City to Independence Mall Monday nig ...
8 years ago
Holiday cheer lights up Franklin Square
If you’re in need of an escape from the real world, an outdoor getaway awaits not far from Independence Mall. It features a free light ...
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