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Sons of Ben ‘Help Kick Hunger’ with fundraiser for Chester-based Bernardine Center

Donations from Sunday’s event will benefit the center’s food bank, baby supplies, computer lab, and educational programming.

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How to get involved in Philly’s 2023 MLK Day of Service

Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from clothing drives and cleanups to radical symposiums.

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Philadelphia hosts area faith leaders to explore reparations

The various congregations will work to create action plans that will become concrete blueprints for each group to make reparations a reality.

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Philly’s Broad Street Run announces earlier date, other changes for 2023

For this year only, the 10-miler through Philadelphia is moving one week earlier: to Sunday, April 30.

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Philly celebrates David Bowie, ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ Fire & Frost, and First Friday at the Barnes in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.

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Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game

"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.

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Thousands line sidewalks for annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia

String bands and brass sections echoed through the streets around City Hall, as the fumes of Uhauls and gold spray paint filled the air for the parade.

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Countries across the world ring in the new year

From Bangkok to Berlin, one time zone at a time celebrated the entry into 2023.

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Why the Mummers Parade has a new sponsor and new TV partner this year

Also, a calendar quirk means the cost for city services will be about double the norm.

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Peepsfest organizers warn of ticket scam days before Lehigh Valley tradition

ArtsQuest says it does not use Eventbrite for any of its events.

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Morris Day (left) and Jerome Benton of The Time performs a tribute to Prince at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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New Year’s Eve celebrations for adults and kids, Morris Day and the Time, and Peepsfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 29 - Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve parties in N.J, Del., and Pa., Morris Day, Peepsfest are among weekend highlights in the area.

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Curling brightens the dark winter months at Franklin Square

Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.

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Delaware encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees

Environmental officials say recycled Christmas trees can conserve and enhance soil.

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‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

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Photos: McPherson Square Winterfest brings a welcome holiday glow to Kensington

Held on Saturday, Dec. 17, the winter holiday party also featured arts and crafts, face-painting, free lunch, and soccer with the Kensington Soccer Club.

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