Community Events
Portrait exhibit honors victims of Philadelphia gun violence ahead of Mother’s Day
The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.
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Mom’s Dance Extravaganza in Delaware, Kensington Derby in Philly, and “School of Rock” in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.
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Listen 4:55Masonic Temple of Philadelphia celebrating 150 years, not holding any secrets
Since 1873, the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia has drawn in Masons and non-Masons alike.
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Phillies, Sixers overlapping home games means busy afternoon at sports complex
The South Philadelphia sports complex has a busy Sunday with both Phillies and 76ers playing at home.
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Why a New Jersey mayor was uninvited from a White House celebration
Mohamed Khairullah, the mayor of Prospect Park, N.J., was blocked from a recent White House Eid celebration. NPR's Leila Fadel asks him why.
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Scenes from the 2023 Broad Street Run, where records were set and smiles abounded in the rain
Considered the largest 10-miler in the country, the race down the center of Philadelphia has been around more than 40 years.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:07April 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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Listen 5:29Jumping 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.
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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.
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The stars were honored with plaques embedded in the sidewalk along South Broad Street to celebrate Philadelphia’s musical heritage.
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A simulation at the Constitution Center Monday highlighted the challenges formerly incarcerated people often face when attempting to reenter society.
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Listen 1:07During 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.
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