
Community Events
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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If you’re planning to watch, the health department suggests getting your booster and wearing a mask.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Nov. 25- Nov. 28: Things to do in Pa., Del., and N.J.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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It’s that season again — and you have options.
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