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Columbus Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia.
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Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers

Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.

4 months ago

Kirk Franklin sings
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Kirk Franklin, Fringe Festival, Brazilian Day and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 5–8: Pearl Jam in Philly, The Killers in New Jersey and “House Party” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

4 months ago

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Billy Penn

How to celebrate Brazilian culture in Philly as the Eagles take on the Packers in São Paulo

If you’re tuning in to the game and finding yourself feeling FOMO that you couldn’t make the trip, or yearning for more Brazilian culture, you don’t have to look too far.

4 months ago

The Wissahickon creek
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‘Swimming around in it like a soup’: Labor Day crowds temporarily introduce unwanted chemicals into rivers, streams

Samples collected over Labor Day weekend 2022 found increased chemicals from sunscreens, shampoos, drugs and fecal matter, according to a newly published Johns Hopkins study.

4 months ago

Chaka Khan performs
Arts & Entertainment

Chaka Khan, Les Misérables and the Polish American Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 29 - Sept. 1: James Taylor in Philly, the Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival in New Jersey and the People’s Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlight

4 months ago

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David Chaney, Sr. hands a backpack to a child at a giveaway
Education

100 Black Men of Philadelphia gives away book bags and school supplies ahead of school year

The nonprofit held the backpack and school supplies giveaway in downtown Philadelphia Saturday morning.

4 months ago

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Books are seen on display at a Philly bookstore
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Billy Penn

Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for its second year this Saturday

Forty Philadelphia-area stores will be participating in this year’s event with discounts, giveaways, and author talks and signings.

4 months ago

Nils Lofgren and Bruce Springsteen perfrom
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen, Philly Naked Bike Ride and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 22–25: A bookstore crawl in Philly, house music in N.J. and nighttime art in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

4 months ago

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Several people advocating against gun violence pose for a photo at WHYY's Bridging Blocks event August 17.
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Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event

Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.

4 months ago

Pink in the air performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 15–18: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men in New Jersey and Super Trans Am: The Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

5 months ago

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Gangstagrass performs
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm

After a hiatus in 2023, the festival’s seven stages will once again provide a soundtrack for campers.

5 months ago

people sit at tables
Community

Bridging Blocks: The immigration debate comes to Northeast Philly

About a dozen attendees discussed their experiences with immigration at Northeast Regional Library this week.

5 months ago

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Community

WHYY and Welcoming Center to host gathering on impact of immigrant workers in Philadelphia

WHYY is co-hosting a Sept. 18 gathering to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts’ research on how immigrant workers contribute to the local Philadelphia economy.

5 months ago

A large crowd of people is gathered for 2023's Fiesta Latina in Mercer County, New Jersey
Community

Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community

A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.

5 months ago

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Ardmore Rock N’ Ride, Pierogi Fest, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Obon Festival, New Hope Auto Show and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 8 - 11: Obon Festival in Philly, Dave Mason’s Traffic Band in N.J., and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

5 months ago

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