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In 2020, Curt DeVeaux and partners converted an old church space into a recreation center for kids in North Philadelphia. DeVeaux, 42, is a father of 5 and has been involved in youth sports for the past 10 years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
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This coach transformed an abandoned Nicetown church into a rec center

Curtis De Veaux and his City Athletics organization bought the empty church before the pandemic and renovated it into a space that is welcoming young people from the community

4 years ago

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Community

Lehigh Valley launches a Juneteenth festival just as it becomes a national holiday

A year in planning, the new large-scale event at ArtsQuest teaches people what Juneteenth is about.

4 years ago

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Things To Do
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Celebrating Juneteenth, great dads, and the summer solstice in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 18-20 - Juneteenth, park solstice, fun for fathers

4 years ago

Listen 4:11
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to hold Juneteenth and Fourth of July festivities

The African American Museum in Philadelphia will hold a special events series to mark Juneteenth and the Fourth of July.

4 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Justin Bieber and Lil Baby to headline Made in America

The two-day festival on the Parkway in Philadelphia has begun to announce the lineup for its 10th anniversary.

4 years ago

Celena Morrison is the Executive Director of the Office of LGBT Affairs for the City of Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘More Color, More Pride’ flag ascends at Philly City Hall

The flag, created in 2017, includes black and brown stripes in addition to the traditional six-color rainbow layout.

4 years ago

Al Lynch rode his horse to Malcolm X Park from North Philadelphia to celebrate Juneteenth. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Trenton to mark Juneteenth next weekend with first citywide celebration

The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County plans to host a three-day Juneteenth celebration next weekend in Trenton.

4 years ago

(Photo by BENCE BOROS on Unsplash)
Things To Do
Community

Pride, Philly Beer Week, a Prince tribute, and Take 6 in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 10-13 - Prince tribute, Philly Pride, Beer fest, Take 6

4 years ago

Listen 3:52
Members of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Class of '21, the school's last class, leave the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul after their graduation ceremony. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘The closing of a circle’: Philly’s historic Hallahan High holds its last graduation ceremony

Hallahan was the first all-girls Catholic School in the U.S., opening its doors in 1901.

4 years ago

Jeff Leatham’s “Habitat” at the 2021 Flower Show
Community

The first outdoor Philadelphia Flower Show kicks off Saturday at FDR Park

The Philadelphia Flower Show is the oldest and largest indoor show in the world, dating back to 1829. Due to COVID, this is its first year outside.

4 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
Arts & Entertainment

A weeklong, pandemic-recovery celebration of Philly arts and culture is set for July

Seven days of events for all ages will span a range of different artistic mediums and cultures, beginning July 5.

4 years ago

Community Conversations
Community

Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit: Building collaborations that better inform and engage South Jersey

WHYY’s Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit was made possible by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.

4 years ago

Host of the Odunde Festival Six King hypes up the crowd on South Street Sunday during the festival celebrating African and Carribean culture. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Things To Do
Community

Exhibiting Pride, Odunde online, circus arts, and strawberry fields in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 3-6: Pride Month kickoff, virtual Odunde, bridal expo.

4 years ago

Listen 4:11
On the left, an image from Wawa Welcome America on the Parkway; On the right, a concert at the Mann
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Billy Penn

Welcome America moves to the Mann for 2021 (Made in America is still on the Parkway, tho)

This year’s Fourth of July festival begins early, with a focus on Juneteenth.

4 years ago

A digital model of what The Block. (Nerd Street Gamers)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly gamers, rejoice: Parks & Rec to include esports in future programming

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Dept. partners with Nerd Street Gaming to include esports in programming, with the goal of increasing access to high-end tech.

4 years ago

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