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‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – Young people in Philly explain how ...
13 hours ago · As a social scientist who studies different forms of violence and how they affect a person’s health, I know that the violence young people in Philadelphia experience is about more than shootings, homicides and physical injuries.Social science recognizes many different types of violence beyond the physical – for example, poverty, racism and negative interactions with police.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia: Merry details for 2024
16 hours ago · Every holiday season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia takes over LOVE Park and parts of City Hall to ring in this merry time of year. In 2024, the annual activation will open on Nov. 28 — with a special preview weekend happening Nov. 23 and 24 — and run through Christmas Eve. Now in its 17th season, the open-air market will have some fan ...
SEPTA workers could strike Friday, shutting down city transit service
4 days ago · Thousands of transit workers could strike – shutting down nearly all public transportation in Philadelphia – early Friday morning if no deal is reached between their union and SEPTA in the coming hours. Transport Workers Local 234’s City Transit Division contract, which covers more than 4,300 drivers, mechanics and maintenance employees ...
City Council hearings on 76ers arena start this week
1 day ago · Residents who want to testify can register by calling 215-686-3407 or emailing [email protected] with their name, telephone number and date they wish to speak by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing. Members of the public can also sign up in-person at Room 400, City Hall on the day of the committee meeting.
Things to do in Philadelphia | Local Events
Nov 9, 2019 · In this class, the theme is the more obscure and rare, the better! We have traveled –figuratively and literally– across the globe to find some of the coolest wines you have never heard of. You will learn about –and taste– wines from obscure places and also exotic varieties. But that isn’t the most important element.
Philadelphia under drought watch, residents urged to conserve …
6 days ago · State officials have declared a drought watch for 35 counties across the Commonwealth, including Philadelphia, as well as Bucks and Montgomery counties.. As a result, the Philadelphia Water Department is urging local residents to reduce their water use. “Water is the most valuable resource, and it’s a shared resource. More than 13 million people cherish the Delaware River as a provider of ...
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Fun things to do in Philly this weekend – Metro Philadelphia
Sep 18, 2024 · There’s also the popular and immersive walk-through, Kaleidoscope Hall, which is back for another year for visitors to explore, and the guide-led flashlight Hospital Tour ($12, tickets at the door), plus a few other educational offerings. Ticket prices start at $39 and vary by night. Provided / Erin Davis. 2027 Fairmount Ave., easternstate.org.
Fun things to do in Philly this weekend – Metro Philadelphia
Oct 16, 2024 · The first and second (Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) are both set for Saturday. The third and fourth (Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) are set for Sunday. Both days also have VIP options available for an extra hour of tasting. The festival will feature some of Philly’s top coffee roasters, who ...