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A memorial for the Fairmount rowhouse fire victims on North 23rd Street
Community

Funeral services to be held for Fairmount fire victims on Monday

Temple University will host funeral services for the 12 victims of the Fairmount rowhouse fire. The families have asked everyone in attendance to wear white.

4 years ago

Mummers Parade 2022. (Tennyson Donyéa, WHYY)
Community

As Mummers Parade returns to mark 2022, Philadelphians hopeful for the new year

Thousands of mummers strutted down Broad Street Sunday. Though COVID-19 continues to surge, parade-goers said they have much to look forward to in 2022.

4 years ago

The Downingtown Blue and Gold Band leads the Good Neighbor Christmas Parade. (Robby Brod/WHYY)
Community

Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band to play in Rose Parade on New Year’s Day

The Chester County musicians will perform on New Year’s Day as one of just 12 high school bands chosen by the Tournament of Roses committee.

4 years ago

Raya Meshawn leads participants through African dance movements at the Lucian Blackwell Community Center
Community

A celebration of community purpose in West Philly on day five of Kwanzaa

The Mill Creek Community Partnership organized its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, in honor of the principle of “nia” or “purpose.”

4 years ago

A tropical, non-alcoholic Shirley Temple.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
Community

Celebrating sober: How to support non-drinkers in a boozy holiday world

As we move toward a new year and the revelry that comes with it, there is a good chance we know someone who isn’t drinking or is thinking of giving it up.

4 years ago

Mummers march down Broad Street
Community
Billy Penn

Mummers Parade will go on: Philly officials had no conversations about canceling over rising COVID cases

If you’re planning to watch, the health department suggests getting your booster and wearing a mask.

4 years ago

Pam Rich-Wheeler (right) at an event for The Business Center. (Courtesy of the Business Center)
Community

The Business Center of NW Philly explains how small businesses can benefit from Build Back Better

During the pandemic, the group helped small Black and brown-owned businesses navigate government funding options, retool, and prepare for what’s next.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Community

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving

Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."

4 years ago

The State Dining Room of the White House is decorated for the holiday season during a press preview of the White House holiday decorations, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Community

White House holiday decor honors COVID-19 frontline workers

Holiday decorations unveiled Monday for Joe and Jill Biden’s first White House Christmas honor frontline workers who persevered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 years ago

'Christmas on the Block'  (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Things To Do
Community

Busta Rhymes, lit holidays, Christmas Underwater, and more seasonal attractions in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Nov. 25- Nov. 28: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.

4 years ago

In front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art dancers perform a portion of the Nutcracker during the 100th Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Community

Philly announces road closures and route for 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Thanksgiving Day Parade — the nation’s oldest of its kind — steps off at 9 a.m., with 6abc’s pre-show coverage starting on TV at 8:30 a.m.

4 years ago

Volunteers wearing balloons lead Philadelphia's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Courts & Law

After Wisconsin tragedy, Philly police are confident in their Thanksgiving Parade safety plan

After police say a man intentionally plowed through a crowd of holiday parade marchers in Wisconsin, Philly law enforcement say Thursday’s Thanksgiving event will be safe.

4 years ago

Tommy Joshua Kaison speaks at the “Return to Peace in the Streets” press conference. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Community

‘You are going to see a renaissance’: New coalition rises to broker a ceasefire in Philly

Gun violence dropped dramatically after West Philly’s House of Umoja brokered a ceasefire in 1974. The organization’s matriarch says it’s time for a new treaty.

4 years ago

New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) signs autographs as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Community

N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families

Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.

4 years ago

Community
Billy Penn

Philly Thanksgiving for LGBTQ people: Free food, drinks with friends, and a chance to gather with chosen family

It’s that season again — and you have options.

4 years ago

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