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Joyful kids were welcomed into the pool for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic closed city amenities at the James Finnegan Playground in Southwest Philadelphia on June 30, 2021
Community

Philly expands summer activities to help young people stay busy in creative ways

From camp experiences to extended hours at PAL locations, city officials are looking to provide a creative outlet for Philly young people this summer.

4 years ago

A man holds signs encouraging equal rights, Black Lives Matter, and stopping homophobia.
Community
Billy Penn

Thousands march through Philadelphia for a revived Pride that celebrates all

First-time organizers PHL Pride Collective largely pulled off their goal of an inclusive, welcoming event.

4 years ago

In 2021, Delco Day raised $14,500 for the HEADstrong Foundation. (Courtesy of Delco Live)
Community

Did you know Delaware County has a state holiday? It’s called Delco Day and it’s for a good cause

The celebration of all things Delaware County falls on June 10 — an homage to the 610 area code that covers most of the county.

4 years ago

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Mary J. Blige performs
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Billy Penn

Photos from the Roots Picnic, returning for a glorious music celebration in Fairmount Park

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

4 years ago

The interior of the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia
Health

Please Touch Museum launches summer campaign for kids vaccinations, health awareness

The “Ready. Set. School” campaign will have free days at the children’s museum for health awareness games and COVID shots.

4 years ago

(AndreyPopov/BigStock)
Community

‘Doubling in size’: Upper Darby’s Pride festival is back for year two

Last year’s event was a success for the organizers. This year, it is doubling in size. Next year? It has big plans of transitioning into Delaware County Pride.

4 years ago

Thousands packed the west end of South Street and Grays Ferry Avenue Sunday afternoon for the annual Odunde Festival.
Community

Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival returns after two-year hiatus

After a two-year break due to COVID, one of the biggest street fests dedicated to African American culture and the African diaspora returns.

4 years ago

A health worker grabs at-home COVID-19 test kits
Health

Philly Health Dept. offers free COVID tests to event organizers for distribution

The effort is designed to concentrate on those in areas suffering disproportionately from COVID or people at high risk of transmitting COVID.

4 years ago

Selena Quintanilla Pérez painted next to the front entrance at Tina Taco’s in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

A big tribute and dance party for Philly to celebrate Selena

Brooklyn Bowl hosts the first local edition of the touring “Forever Selena” event commemorating the late Tejano singer.

4 years ago

Listen 2:02
Selena Quintanilla Pérez painted next to the front entrance at Tina Taco’s in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Un gran tributo y fiesta para Filadelfia celebrará lo que Selena significa para ellos

El Brooklyn Bowl presenta la primera edición local de la gira “Forever Selena” que conmemora a la difunta cantante tejana.

4 years ago

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File photo: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
Community

Free Library will screen, discuss episodes of ‘Philly D.A.’

Neighborhood branches of the public library in Philly will screen episodes of the doc series about Larry Krasner, with discussions about criminal justice.

4 years ago

An up-close view of a newborn kitten being hand fed a bottle.
Community

ACCT Philly desperately seeks fosters to join its ‘Itty Bitty Kitty Committee’

Up to 40 kittens arrive at ACCT Philly per day, and the shelter needs help amid peak kitten season.

4 years ago

File photo: A white-painted ghost bike is parked on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, ahead of the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence honors bicyclists who lost their lives

Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence will honor bicyclists who died or who were injured Wednesday evening.

4 years ago

Parks on Tap at Paine's Park in 2016 (Albert Yee for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation)
Community

Parks on Tap returns to Philly parks for the summer season

Parks on Tap, a series of pop-up beer gardens that go across the city, is back this summer. Part of the sales benefit city parks.

4 years ago

The Kensington Kitty soars through Philadelphia Brewing Company’s ‘Peacock Passage’ obstacle during the race at the Kensington Derby and Arts Festival on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

Gloriously muddy Kensington Derby and Arts Festival draws hundreds to River Wards for return of the annual street fair

The obstacle race and food fest is about as Philly as it gets.

4 years ago

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