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Local 98 continues the tradition of helping the Philadelphia Mummers Parade

Street art and hip-hop fuel a fundraiser for people experiencing homelessness in Kensington

Recovery Done Simple Sign

‘ER at the MET’ to bring community together for free Halloween-night event

ER at The MET

In West Philly, there's a 'Fright Registry' for homes that decorated for Halloween

Underwater Kraken 2024

Goats, beer and costumes return for Philly Goat Project’s GOAToberFest

GoatoberFet - Philly Goat Project

Philly Neurodivergent Meetup provides a judgment-free space to make friends

Neurodivergent meetup

Whitemarsh may reconsider holding canceled Fourth of July parade following fiery community meeting

Whitemarsh 4th July

'Footpath highway': 1,304 steps in Roxborough and Manayunk have linked communities and generations

Manayunk 100 steps

Yemeni coffee shops are gaining popularity, and now there's one in Philly

Haraz Coffee House

Hartranft Community Center, a hub in North Philly before it closed in 2009, reopens after $11.5 million renovation

Hartranft reopening

Pretzel Theater Company fills a void in the Roxborough, Manyunk communities

Pretzel Theater Company Manayunk

Documentary exploring former Pa. state Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell's grief and activism to debut on PBS this fall

Murders That Matter

Documentary about Philly's gun violence crisis to premiere Friday

Philadelphia Gun Violence Documentary

Philly to purchase 91 community gardens, protecting them from sheriff's sale

Community Gardens Purchased

Loneliness epidemic affects half of American adults, but there are many ways to get connected

Loneliness Surgeon General

How to grow your social network as you age

Seniors New Friendships

With 76ers new stadium, is Philly's Chinatown destined for same fate as Washington, D.C. neighborhood?

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Wu Tang Clan's Raekwon, Foot Locker to support musicians with Philly-themed sneaker

Philadelphia unveils redesign plan for Washington Avenue but residents remain frustrated

Washington Avenue Design

Local historians looking for 20th century holiday photos from West Philly

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Weavers Way Co-op opens community fridge in Ambler

Ambler NAACP, Montco police chiefs meet to move forward after offensive Facebook-posts controversy

NAACP and Montgomery County Police

A Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity

roots2rise community yoga

Sixers launch Kids Club membership for young fans

Carroll - Philadelphia 76ers Stock

What you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood pressure cuffs, birding bags and more

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

PHOTOS: Third annual Philly Free Streets

Dillon - Philly Free Streets

This local teen violinist is making her debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday

From New York to Florida: Cycling 1,300 miles for spinal cord injury awareness, support

Siobhan O'Sullivan Cycle for SCI

Two Philly businesses hosting vegan bake sale to benefit refugee and immigrant families

Tattooed Mom

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins expands STEAM camp partnership with Drexel University

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Jane Austen-inspired garden party coming to Parkway Central Library rooftop terrace

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Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds

Sleep Quality Dreams

Check out what's up for grabs at the DoubleTree liquidation sale

DoubleTree liquidation sale

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Villanova men slip to 8-seed in NCAA Tournament, women a 10-seed

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