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More than 918 dragons line the Palace Lantern Corridor at the entrance to the Chinese Lantern Festival. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Photo essay: Chinese Lantern Festival takes center stage at Franklin Square with 90-foot dragon

The new attraction at this year’s festival is the Palace of Heaven, featuring multiple 40-foot-high lanterns.

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A dragon lantern is lit up at the park.
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Chinese Lantern Festival, The Clay Fest, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 20-23: Batman In Concert in Philly, Carlos Santana in N.J. and Wilmington Pride in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

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People participate in Philly's Juneteenth Parade
Community

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Philadelphia

Musical performances, pop-up markets, yoga sessions, and cookouts are all part of Philadelphia's Juneteenth festivities.

1 year ago

Philadelphia's Juneteenth Parade proceeded down 52nd Street from just outside the Mann Center to the festival at Malcolm X Park on June 16, 2024. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Photo essay: Philadelphia’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival highlights ‘Black excellence’ and ‘a celebration of our freedom’

Sunday’s Juneteenth Parade and Festival in Philadelphia served as a “celebration and homage to our ancestors.”

1 year ago

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Here’s when Philly’s public pools will open for the 2024 season

Openings begin Monday, June 17, and several other pools across the city will open throughout the rest of the week.

1 year ago

Nikil Saval posing for a photo in a coffeeshop with the book 'Ulysses'
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Pa. state Sen. Nikil Saval plans to finally read ‘Ulysses’ on Bloomsday

After two missed tries, the literary state senator will lend his voice to James Joyce’s “monumental, musical, bawdy” masterpiece.

1 year ago

Dancers and musicians on the street during a parade
Things To Do
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Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride in the Park and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 13–16: Juneteenth in Philly, North by Shore in N.J. and a Marvin Hamlisch tribute in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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6 arrests made after South Jersey event shut down early due to public safety concerns

Authorities say six arrests were made — four adults and two juveniles — after multiple large crowds became unruly at the Summer Kick-Off celebration in Pennsauken Township.

1 year ago

Porchfest attendees watch a band
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Photo essay: West Philly Porchfest fills the neighborhood with cool tunes and good vibes

The neighborhood’s annual DIY festival didn’t disappoint, with dozens of performances dotting the neighborhood Saturday.

1 year ago

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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
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Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly

The Odunde Festival, Art for the Cash Poor and West Philly Porchfest are some of the things happening this weekend.

1 year ago

An up-close view of the Juneteenth flag.
Community

Juneteenth celebration starts with flag raising at Philadelphia City Hall

The flag raising kicks off a series of Philly events leading up to the big Juneteenth parade and festival on June 16.

1 year ago

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People marching for Philly Pride 365
Community

Photos: Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with march and festival

Thousands marched through Center City to Philadelphia’s Gayborhood with a record-breaking 400-foot Pride flag and one simple message: “Be You.”

1 year ago

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The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Community

Drag queen story reading in Philly sets Guinness World Record for attendance, organizers say

Saturday's reading at the National Constitution Center brought 263 people to kick off Pride Month celebrations in the birthplace of America.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia sorority chapter hosting resource fair for seniors this Saturday

The event will be held at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries at 1939 W. Venango Street in North Philadelphia, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

1 year ago

Massive pride flag getting unfurled at Philly Pride.
Things To Do
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Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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