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Philadelphia lights up the holiday tree at City Hall
The tree was lit during 6abc’s Thursday evening broadcast, featuring American Idol winner and platinum-selling singer Jordin Sparks.
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Listen 1:01Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Philly Holiday Parade
The third annual Philly Holiday Parade is kicking off in Center City this weekend.
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:15Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors
The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
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Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:00Philadelphia 76ers host Thanksgiving meal for military service members and veterans
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said it was great to serve and say ‘thank you’ to service members and veterans Monday night.
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A strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel
Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.
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Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age
Gobblers Liberty and Bell received executive clemency Monday at a White House ceremony. The ceremony marks the unofficial start of the holiday season in Washington.
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“I just want to finish and conquer something I haven't done before,” said one participant who ran Sunday’s full marathon in honor of her late mother.
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Listen 1:11Your guide to the many, many holiday markets in Philly this year
Whether you’re an early-bird buyer or present procrastinator, there’s lots of opportunity to pick up local gifts.
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Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
From Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 19, seasoned runners and first-timers alike will hit the city streets for a series of races.
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Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Joy of Sox celebrates receiving 1 million pairs of socks, sets sights on new goal by 2025
Joy of Sox celebrated with Prevention Point Philadelphia Wednesday after achieving the goal of reaching one million socks by October.
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N.J. foundation strives to find homes for abused and discarded standardbred racehorses
Standardbred Retirement Foundation provides new hope for abused and neglected standardbred horses that can’t race any more.
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‘United by Flowers’: PHS announces theme for 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The event will be held from March 2-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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