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Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 5–8: Pearl Jam in Philly, The Killers in New Jersey and “House Party” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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How to celebrate Brazilian culture in Philly as the Eagles take on the Packers in São Paulo
If you’re tuning in to the game and finding yourself feeling FOMO that you couldn’t make the trip, or yearning for more Brazilian culture, you don’t have to look too far.
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Samples collected over Labor Day weekend 2022 found increased chemicals from sunscreens, shampoos, drugs and fecal matter, according to a newly published Johns Hopkins study.
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Chaka Khan, Les Misérables and the Polish American Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1: James Taylor in Philly, the Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival in New Jersey and the People’s Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlight
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100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year
The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.
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Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for its second year this Saturday
Forty Philadelphia-area stores will be participating in this year’s event with discounts, giveaways, and author talks and signings.
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Bruce Springsteen, Philly Naked Bike Ride and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Aug. 22–25: A bookstore crawl in Philly, house music in N.J. and nighttime art in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event
Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.
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P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Aug. 15–18: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men in New Jersey and Super Trans Am: The Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm
After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.
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Bridging Blocks: The immigration debate comes to Northeast Philly
About a dozen attendees discussed their experiences with immigration at Northeast Regional Library this week.
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WHYY and Welcoming Center to host gathering on impact of immigrant workers in Philadelphia
WHYY is co-hosting a Sept. 18 gathering to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts’ research on how immigrant workers contribute to the local Philadelphia economy.
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Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community
A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.
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Aug. 8 - 11: Obon Festival in Philly, Dave Mason’s Traffic Band in N.J., and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Aug. 1–4: BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, Doobie Brothers in N.J., and the Homey Awards in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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