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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.

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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

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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

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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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

People cleaning up a park with trashbags.
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Philly Spring Cleanup: Volunteers aim to make the city green, safe, and clean at annual event

Philadelphia will host its 16th annual Philly Spring Cleanup in hopes to put an end to littering and illegal dumping.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face

WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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