Community Events
Philly’s 4th annual Palestinian solidarity day commemorates contributions of local residents
“The sole purpose of this day is to recognize the longstanding contributions historically, economically, socially of Palestinians,” said Jude Husein, a Palestinian American.
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Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display
Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.
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West Philly’s Shakespeare in Clark Park goes indoors for a holiday premiere
The longtime outdoor summer company is expanding into seasonal theater that is neither Shakespeare nor in Clark Park.
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Listen 1:03‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment
The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
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Help for the holidays: Where to get involved with volunteer events around Philadelphia
This holiday season, organizations across Philadelphia offer opportunities for people to help members of their community.
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RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 5–8: The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:30Philly’s first-ever RockyFest is a knockout nod to the ‘Rocky’ film franchise
The beloved franchise is the focus of a five-day festival that includes a movie marathon, date nights and a crash course on the Rocky statue.
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Listen 7:38Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
Gathered with the president and his wife, Jill, were survivors, family members and advocates to memorialize the lives lost to the epidemic.
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‘Beyond haircuts’: Wilmington’s free haircut initiative empowers youth with confidence
Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.
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Listen 1:29Now that Thanksgiving is over, holiday celebrations all around Philly are in full swing.
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Philadelphia’s 105th Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by 6abc
The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation marched through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 1: A salute to Black Broadway in Del., Philly’s holiday pop-up bar season begins and Cirque de Soleil in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.
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Listen 1:20Lawnside community holds vigil to shine light on love in the face of hate incident
Neighboring residents gathered in support for the historically Black borough of Lawnside, New Jersey, where a resident became a victim of racist graffiti.
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‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance
“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.
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