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Broad Street Run
Community

How to navigate Philly road closures during Sunday’s Broad Street Run

More than 36,000 people are expected to take part in America’s largest 10-mile road race. Here’s how you can avoid race-related delays.

3 years ago

The Virgin of Guadalupe, an iconic image in Mexican culture, adorns the costumes of carnavaleros, the performers in the yearly festival, Carnaval de Puebla.
Arts & Entertainment

Carnaval de Puebla and Lele travels: Philly to celebrate Mexican Week 2023

A children’s day celebration, Mexican cooking classes, and Lele travels are among the event highlights.

3 years ago

Eric Marsh Sr. speaks to a group of people.
Community

South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event

Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.

3 years ago

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A view of runners running around a track.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, The Philadelphia Show, Philly Black Pride, and Short Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 27 - April 30: KRS One celebrates hip hop in Delaware, Penn Relays in Philly, and a Short Film Fest in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

3 years ago

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The fountain of youth is only a hop, skip, and a jump away for women in the 40+ Double Dutch Club.
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Jumping rope is the secret to staying young in Philadelphia’s 40+ Double Dutch Club

The fountain of youth is only a hop, skip, and a jump away for women in the 40+ Double Dutch Club.

3 years ago

A room full of people seated at tables.
Community

Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’

The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.

3 years ago

Six new inductees to the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame gather on the steps of the University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall for a ceremonial unveiling of their stars
Arts & Entertainment

​​Leslie Odom Jr., DJ Patty Jackson, the Bacon Brothers among newest members of Philly’s Walk of Fame

The stars were honored with plaques embedded in the sidewalk along South Broad Street to celebrate Philadelphia’s musical heritage.

3 years ago

Some packets contained several forms of identification, including a social security card.
Community

Interactive simulation gives Philadelphians a glimpse at the harsh realities many former prisoners face when reentering society

A simulation at the Constitution Center Monday highlighted the challenges formerly incarcerated people often face when attempting to reenter society.

3 years ago

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Madeel Abdullah, President National President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association serves participants small dishes of dates and spicy chickpeas which are eaten as part of breaking the fast during an Interfaith Iftar at the Baitul Aafiyat Mosque
Community

During Ramadan, Muslim leaders hope to shield Philly youth from gun violence

Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis is primarily taking the lives of Black men, and both churches and mosques are dealing with the aftermath.

3 years ago

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Dancers teach the crowd several styles of Japanese dance
Arts & Entertainment

No blossoms? No problem! Sakura Sunday in Fairmount Park draws crowds

Another 600 cherry trees will be planted throughout Philadelphia in preparation of the upcoming semiquincentennial of America in 2026, parks and rec officials announced.

3 years ago

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More than 10,000 people participated in a walk and run in Philadelphia Sunday morning to raise money and awareness for the Gift of Life donor program
Health
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Thousands participate in ‘Donor Dash’ to raise awareness for organ donation

The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash brought families and loved ones out to Eakins Oval for a 5k run, a 10k run, and 3k walk.

3 years ago

Cherry blossoms at Fairmount Park along Kelly Drive. (Ella Lathan/WHYY News)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cherry Blossom Festival, Slow Art Day, Festival of Colors in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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A Mapuche Indigenous family uses special glasses to try and observe a total solar eclipse in Carahue, La Araucania, Chile, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. The total eclipse was barely visible from Carahue because of an overcast sky. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
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Science

Mark your calendars! A total solar eclipse is coming one year from now

Viewers located in a strip of the mainland U.S. stretching from Texas to Maine will be able to see the moon pass directly in front of the afternoon sun.

3 years ago

Rabbits invaded the South Street Easter Promenade and provided attendees with chocolate eggs and bunny ears
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade

Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.

3 years ago

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Pope Francis sits on the altar in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican during the Easter Sunday mass
Community

Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees

Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity's most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

3 years ago

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