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Whitemarsh 4th July

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

'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

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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

Symphony orchestra

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

The 2018 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick is here

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

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Philly Pride Parade closures 2025

Only 1 in 4 mothers report having 'excellent' mental health – a sharp decline from 2016

Mental health mothers

Josh and Lori Shapiro share secret to marriage in anniversary video

Josh and Lori Shapiro

Philly Pride Weekend features a 600-foot flag, march and festival

Philly Pride Month 2025

The Phillies can play small ball. They'll need to when it matters most.

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