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Community

This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

4 years ago

Women gather in front of the restaurant, Her Place Supper Club.
Community

Philly restaurants raise funds for abortion access

Over 40 Philadelphia restaurants have come together to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds.

4 years ago

Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on July 4, 2021.
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more

The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.

4 years ago

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Community
6abc

Wawa Hoagie Day returns to National Constitution Center

First dibs on the free hoagies go to members of the U.S. armed forces, firefighters, police officers, and first responders.

4 years ago

Officers carry a casket draped with the American flag.
Community
6abc

Remembering Sean Williamson: Firefighter killed in building collapse laid to rest Monday

"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.

4 years ago

Karli Miller (Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2020), Domonique Howell (Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2022 1st Runner Up) , Anomie Fatale (me/Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania USA 2022), and Tony Brooks (of ADAPT). (Courtesy of Anomie Fatale)
Community

Disability Pride 2022: A community reunited at last!

This year’s Disability Pride event not only celebrated disability identities but was a celebration of life and survival after pandemic separation.

4 years ago

File photo: Fireworks erupt over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2022

Many July 4th fireworks celebrations are back this year! Check out our list to see where they are happening in your neighborhood.

4 years ago

Lazaro Carnero mourns for his best friend Edgar Gonzalez, during a remembrance event at the site of the Champlain Towers South building collapse, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Surfside, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Community

A year on, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse

The 12-story Champlain Towers building came down with a thunderous roar and left a giant pile of rubble in one of the deadliest collapses in U.S. history.

4 years ago

A sea turtle lantern sits in the midst of an underwater environment created from Chinese lanterns.
Arts & Entertainment

Chinese Lantern Festival returns with an undersea fantasy

The last lantern festival in Franklin Square was in 2019. The large-scale illuminated spectacle returns with an undersea fantasy.

4 years ago

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A view of the Philadelphia skyline from the Market-Frankford elevated line in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly announces 30 winners of Community Champions Awards grants

Twenty of the recipient organizations are set to receive a total of $325,000. Ten community members are going to each receive $2,500 in financial help.

4 years ago

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Community

Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party, parade, film festival, and more

The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.

4 years ago

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Trenton. (Google Maps)
Community

More Real ID appointments available in N.J., Social Security Card not required

The Motor Vehicle Comm. says you don’t need to bring proof of your Social Security number as they open 10,000 more appointments for Real ID upgrades.

4 years ago

G. Lamar Stewart (middle) with anti violence activists and faith leaders on evening walk, which is part of June effort to interrupt cycle of gun violence. (Courtesy of TaylorMADE Opportunities)
Community

Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day

Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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File photo: Soccer fans celebrate in Love Park as Philadelphia is named to host the 2026 World Cup. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly named as a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Philadelphia is one of more than a dozen cities in North America that will host the FIFA World Cup games in 2026.

4 years ago

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People are seen on Baltimore Avenue during the Dollar Stroll
Community
Billy Penn

The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll is back, turning the West Philly corridor into a rolling block party with $1 deals

Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.

4 years ago

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