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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

The Philadelphia Citizen

What’s to Become of Mighty Writers?

Yakquelin Garduno wasn’t surprised when the staff of Mighty Writers were called into a meeting in late August and told they’d be furloughed and programs would pause as of September 1. Garduno’s title had already changed twice this year, she says. She’d lost her benefits, and her salary...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Jill Biden will join former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi for Philly book event

Former first lady Jill Biden will join physician and former White House health adviser Raj Panjabi in Philadelphia this December for a conversation about how people can handle crises, whether they're unfolding on the world stage or much closer to home. The two will appear together Tuesday, Dec. 8, at...

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Old York Road Historical Society to host ‘Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War’ Nov. 11, Bryn Athyn train wreck presentation Dec. 5

The Old York Road Historical Society continues their historical lectures series on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 at 7:30PM in the John Barnes Room of Abington Friends Meeting with Incomprehensible Friends and Rebellious Enemies: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War by Friederike Baer, Ph.D.. The presentation will be offered both in-person and on Zoom.

Bryn Athyn, PA · 4d

Good News Network

Paralysis Could Not Stop Her: How This 84-year-old Made Good on Her Musical Promise

A piano player is giving back joy to the place that gave her back health. “I came here as a patient, and now I can give something back,” said 84-year-old Bonnie Fay, who first came to Bryn Mawr Village nursing home in Pennsylvania. Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder in...

Bryn Mawr, PA · 1d

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Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside to host Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours on Nov. 13 and Dec. 13

Blooming Peace Art Studio in Glenside will host two Holiday Markets & Open Studio Tours this holiday season. The first will take place on Friday, November 13 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The second is scheduled for Sunday, December 13 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. More details below:. The new...

Glenside, PA · 2d

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PLA Golf Outing raises $34,000 to support nonprofit mission of growing lacrosse in the Philadelphia region

The 34th Annual Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Golf Outing, held on October 19 at Concord Country Club in West Chester, is expected to raise almost $34,000 to support lacrosse in the Philadelphia region. The event featured 104 golfers and 63 corporate and individual sponsors. Participants were treated to colorful fall foliage...

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Axios Philadelphia

Who is the Big Cheese hiding in Manayunk's rafters

I've been reporting for nearly two decades, counting my college newspaper days. That means I'm getting old, and I've been at this long enough that I no longer find stories; they find me. The big picture: In that spirit, let me tell you a story: I attended my friend, rapper Frost Gio 's open-mic show at The Grape in Manayunk over the weekend. While there, I gazed up at the bar rafters and saw a yellow plushie gazing back at me. At first, I thought it was a guitar pick playing the guitar. Very meta. Then I thought, no, wait, it's Split, the Savannah Bananas mascot. Zoom in: Stumped, my reporter instincts kicked in. So I asked the bartender. He told me the stuffie was the calling card of CheeseParade. I'd find them scattered throughout the bar. What they're saying: "Am I supposed to know who that is?" I asked as he popped open another nonalcoholic seltzer for me. He chuckled, quickly realized I was a newb to the bar and launched into the backstory. Catch up quick: CheeseParade is a Philly-born sketch comedy group that's built a massive online following. I found tidbits and scraps about its founder on

billypenn.com

New exhibit puts Philadelphians in the shoes of 18th-century veterans

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. When the United States government offered pensions to aging Revolutionary War veterans in the early 1800s, they ran into an issue – many did not have a record of their service.

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Hedgerow Theatre Company Presents the Regional Premiere of The Old Man and The Old Moon, Featuring Book, Music, and Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.

Pictured Above: Hedgerow Exterior. Photo Credit: Contributed. “A winning combination of storytelling, shadow puppetry, Irish-tinged folk tunes, and youthful vigor.” (Time Out New York) Philadelphia, PA — Beginning November 25, Rose Valley-based Hedgerow Theatre Company (Hedgerow) (64 Rose Valley Road, Media, PA 19063) embarks on an epic journey with...

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Cardboard, community and a cause: West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade in photos

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. What begins as flattened boxes becomes a parade that fills the streets of West Philadelphia on a breezy autumn afternoon where artists, activists, and families march as one. For over a...

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The Big Dill headlines Philly's National Pickle Day celebrations

Philly's pickle obsession is no longer a side dish — it's a full-blown event. With National Pickle Day around the corner, the city is going all in on the brine with pickle-themed parties, cocktails, beer and even chocolate. The Big Dill. Billed as the “World’s Largest Pickle Party”, The...

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From “Goose Coat” to WHOVILLE: Surf7 Is Philly’s Next Breakout Voice

Philadelphia is a smaller musical-market than people may assume, but the last decade has influenced a bubbling movement of young stars busting out of the city’s limits, and West Philadelphia native Surf7 is truly nothing short of a shining prime example from the new wave of notable voices. Breaking the ice immediately with his viral debut single “Goose Coat” earlier this year, his raspy, gritty, bold voice brings the essence of his lyricism and beat selection together into a distinctive listening experience. Listeners can witness this in Surf7’s debut album WHOVILLE, a 17-track collective highlighting the young Philly bubbling star and an overall introduction to the journey of Surf7.

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Kelly's Classroom: Williamson College of the Trades

Fox 29's Bob Kelly travels to Media, PA, to showcase the programs at Williamson College of the Trades.

Media, PA · 3d

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Previewing the 2026 Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media Festival

Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM) is entering a year of change as it heads into its annual Film and Media Festival. This is the first year of the festival since PJFM completed its long-in-the-works merger with the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, which will host most of the festival’s major events.

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6abc Action News

BOOP! The Musical Makes Philadelphia Debut

Betty Boop has been a part of pop culture for almost a century, captivating fans with her signature voice, style and heart.

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Philadelphia Museum Adds Ukrainian Audio Guide, A First For The City

The Museum of the American Revolution has launched a Ukrainian-language audio tour for its exhibition “The Declaration's Journey,” making it the first museum in Philadelphia to offer an exhibition audio guide in that language. The addition joins six other language options already available for the show, which features more than 120 artifacts including Ukraine's own 1991 Declaration of Independence.

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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Potential nor'easter to bring rain, wind, and even some snow to region

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