July 1, 2022
Festivals
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Franki Rudnesky
The 10th-annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival is taking place on Friday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event features games, live music, and prizes awarded in multiple categories. Matt Long from the Travel Channel series "Sand Masters" will be directing the competition, as well as building a sculpture of his own.
July 1, 2022
Shopping
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Franki Rudnesky
The King of Prussia Mall has a new platform that allows shoppers to see what products are in stock at certain stores before visiting the mall. "Simon Search" can be accessed through the Simon app and includes stores like Aeropostale, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Gap, J.Crew and PacSun.
July 1, 2022
Health News
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Franki Rudnesky
A listeria outbreak with unknown origins has killed one person and sickened 22 others, including one person in Pennsylvania and another in New Jersey, the CDC says. Most of those infected either live in Florida, or had traveled there about a month before falling ill. Symptoms include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
June 30, 2022
Pets
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Franki Rudnesky
Fourth of July fireworks are a fun way to celebrate the holiday, but the loud displays can often scare pets and make them anxious. While it may be hard to avoid the loud noises, there are some simple tips you can follow to keep your pets safe.
June 30, 2022
Entertainment
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Franki Rudnesky
The children's theater program at the Upper Darby Summer Stage is back with "Disney Around the World," the first show of its 47th season, July 6-8. The family-friendly musical revue features popular songs from movies including "Frozen II," "Encanto," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Coco," and "Mary Poppins Returns."
June 30, 2022
Holiday
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Franki Rudnesky
The Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia includes many holiday celebrations that go beyond the Wawa Welcome America festivities. The Phillies are hosting post-game fireworks. City Cruises are offering a cruise on the Delaware River. Fort Mifflin is hosting its '4th on the Fort' event. The 'Sound of Liberty' concert will happen at the Chapel of Four Chaplains. And the Science History Institute is delving into the artistry of fireworks.
June 29, 2022
History
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Franki Rudnesky
A series of plays inspired by the memoirs of three Holocaust survivors from South Jersey will be performed at Stockton University's John F. Scarpa Academic Center in Atlantic City on July 7, 14 and 28 at 7 p.m. "The Manya Project" was sponsored by the school's Holocaust Resource Center in collaboration with Rowan University professor Anthony Hostetter.
June 28, 2022
Festival
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Franki Rudnesky
The Made in America Festival, which takes place Labor Day weekend on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, is seeking artwork from Philadelphia area artists and students to will cover each of the 11 huge letters that will make up a 20-foot-tall CAUSE VILLAGE art installation. Artists must submit their designs by Wednesday, July 6 at 11:59 p.m.
June 28, 2022
Animals
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Franki Rudnesky
Genny, a Nile hippo at Camden's Adventure Aquarium, turns 22 on July 10. From Friday, July 1, to Sunday, July 10, visitors can celebrate at Genny's Super Sweet Birthday Bash. The event includes special festive opportunities and experiences, many centered on watermelon – Genny's favorite snack.
June 27, 2022
Holiday
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Franki Rudnesky
For those heading down the Jersey Shore for Fourth of July 2022, there are plenty of options to see fireworks and catch a patriotic parade. Towns including Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Ocean City, Wildwood and Cape May are all celebrating Independence Day with family-friendly events all weekend.