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Pride Night at 2312 Garrett Bar in Upper Darby, 2021. It was the first Pride related event hosted by U.D.T.J. Bottom row from left to right: Elijah Neal, Ashely Rose, Valentina Kariouk, Dyamond Gibbs, BJ Bryant. 
Top row, left to right: Ophelia Hotass, Kyle McIntyre, name unknown. Minus Ophelia, the other people are the organizers of the Pride Festival and members of UDTJ. (Courtesy of UDTJ)
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‘Everybody has a home here’: Upper Darby is having its first Pride festival

UDTJ — which stands for Understanding, Devotion, Take Action, and Justice — is the group behind the event on Sunday, June 27.

4 years ago

Brendan and Bronwyn Bradley, have been participating in museum art classes for five years. (Kaamil Jones for WHYY)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art launches Art Kids program

Philadelphia Museum of Art launches Art Kids, a program to give children the opportunity to create art inspired by female artists.

4 years ago

Members of ad hoc group reimagining a new Pride in Philly. L - R: Maso Kibble, Diamond Anthony, Jessica Kallup, Manny Frank-Lampon, Rich Frank-Lampon, André Henson aka Alzei Barbei Mizrahi, Elicia Gonzales, Jamaal Henderson, and Abdul-Aliy Muhammad. (Peter Crimmins / WHYY)
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Ad hoc LGBTQ group begins to re-imagine Pride in Philly

In the wake of the dissolution of Philly Pride Presents, an ad hoc group has begun to organize itself as the new keeper of Pride.

4 years ago

A past iteration of Manayunk Arts Festival.
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Manayunk arts fest, freedom shows, Chill Moody and friends, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 24- 27 - Chill Moody, art in Manayunk, Erin McKeown

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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)
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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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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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Community

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

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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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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)
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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

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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)
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‘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
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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

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