Graduations

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Free COVID-19 tests are available for weddings and other events in Philly

High school diploma awarded to 101-year-old who was one of the first Black trolley drivers in Philadelphia

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Eastern Regional High School valedictorian's mic cut during graduation speech about queer identity

Bryce Dershem Speech

Outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people now permitted as New Jersey prepares for more activities to resume

New Jersey outdoor indoor gatherings limits

Malcolm Jenkins tells Philly high school grads 'decide what your future will be' in keynote address

School District of Philadelphia

Ex-Eagle Malcolm Jenkins to address Philly school district graduates at virtual commencement

Outdoor graduation ceremonies will be permitted in New Jersey after July 6 – with prior approval by the state

New Jersey outdoor graduations

New Jersey seniors can have outdoor graduations in July

New Jersey graduations

Dr. Fauci encourages Swarthmore grads to 'unite in overcoming this challenge'

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Philly's virtual graduation ceremony will be 'memorable,' Hite promises

virtual graduation high school

New Jersey officials clarify rules on 'wave parades'; drive-by celebrations are permitted

Wave parades New Jersey

Facebook to stream a virtual graduation ceremony with Oprah, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X

College commencements canceled: A list of all the Philly-area schools that have called off their graduation ceremonies to mitigate the coronavirus spread

Philly's Morimoto named best 'special occasion' restaurant in Pennsylvania

Morimoto Best Pennsylvania

Higher Education

Here are the 2018 commencement speakers at Philly-area colleges

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High school senior calls school administration 'authoritative' during grad speech

Peter Butera Grad Speech

4 unique photo gifts for grads

Pictli

Penn grad's viral speech: 'Now is the time to start being you'

Penn Grad Speech

Higher Education

42 years after giving commencement speech, class president to get degree

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Bomb threat interrupts Olney Charter High graduation at Temple's Liacouras Center

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Facebook, Jesus and leaked emails spark Montgomery County graduation controversy

Higher Education

Rachel Hall walks back from brink of death to get Temple diploma

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Joe Biden, Donald Trump to attend Penn graduation as guests

UPenn

Camden mom rents massive billboard for son's graduation

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